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Abstract
Objective: In this study, the relationships between 3 specific domains of belongingness (ie, family, peers, and academic institution) were examined with respect to suicidal ideation. Participants: A sample (N = 249) of undergraduate students was recruited from a large, midwestern university during the Spring 2013 semester. Methods: Multiple regression analysis examined whether the 3 specific domains of belongingness (ie, family, peers, and academic institution) significantly contributed to explaining variance in suicidal ideation. Results: Findings indicated that the 3 domains of belongingness accounted for 9.4% of the variance for suicidal ideation. Family belongingness was the only domain of belongingness that made a significant, unique, and negative contribution to suicidal ideation. Conclusions: Students’ family belongingness seems to have a significant role in their manifestation of suicidal ideation.
FUNDING
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
The authors have no conflicts of interest to report. The authors confirm that the research presented in this article met the ethical guidelines, including adherence to the legal requirements, of the United States and received approval from the Institutional Review Board of Purdue University.
NOTE
For comments and further information, address correspondence to Heather L. Servaty-Seib, PhD, Department of Educational Studies, Purdue University, BRNG, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA (e-mail: [email protected]).