Depression sub-scales as predictors of suicide potential : basis to enhance the guidance program for the youth / 6
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Raquel D. Cantos.
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Thesis (M.A.)-- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 2019.;A thesis presented to the faculty of College of Science- Graduate Program in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Arts in Psychology, major in Clinical Psychology.
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ABSTRACT: The study aims to determine if the depression sub-scales can predict suicide potential. There were 266 senior high school students who served as the respondents and were selected through the purposive sampling technique. Two instruments were used: (a) The Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale (RADS-2) which measures the depression sub-scales and (b) Suicide Potential Inventory for Filipinos which assess the suicide3 dimensions and suicide potential of the respondents. The findings revealed that the depression profile of the students in different sub-scales which include Dysphoric Mood, Anhedonia/Negative Affect, Negative Self-evaluation and Somatic Complaints are in normal range. The suicide profile of the respondents which covers the Hopelessness, Negative Self-Evaluation, Suicide Ideation, Helplessness and Hostility are in moderate level. Most of respondents manifest a moderate degree of suicidal tendency which shows that is important to monitor them, assess their academic, personal and social concerns and provide them the proper assistance and guidance. If they are exposed to risk factors, they are more likely will develop suicide ideation and will do self-harm. On the other hand, only few of the respondents were found to be at the high-risk level. The role of protective factors is very important in preventing suicide. Furthermore, it was found out that Anhedonia/Negative Affect, Negative Self-evaluation and Somatic Complaints are predictors of Hopelessness. Only the Andhedonia/Negative Affect and Negative Self-evaluation depression sub-scales can predict the Negative Self-evaluation suicide dimension. Both Anhedonia/Negative Affect and Negative Self-evaluation are predictors of Suicide Ideation. Anhedonia/Negative Affect and Somatic Complaints can also predict Hostility. Over-all, Anhedonia/Negative AFFECT, Negative Self-evaluation and Somatic Complaints are significant predictors of suicide potential of the respondents . Anhedonia/Negative Affect is a consistent predictor of suicide. Based on the findings, different activities were proposed to enhance the existing guidance program for the youth in the university.