MANAGEMENT OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOURS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN EDO STATE
Abstract
The purpose of this work was to examine the management of suicidal behaviours among university
students in Edo State. To carry out this study, four research questions were raised. Descriptive
research design was employed. The population of the study comprised 79,813 students in Edo
State which were purposively selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The
instrument was validated by the experts in the field while the reliability was established through
Cronbach’s Alpha statistic. Copies of the instrument were administered and collected by the
researchers and three research assistants. The results showed that the suicidal behaviours among
university students in Edo State were very low. Poor relationship with family members was
revealed as the major causes of suicidal behaviour among university students. It was recommended
that parents should be advised to create peaceful home environment that will enhance students’
academic studies.
Keywords: Management, suicidal behaviours, university, students, depression
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