Enhancing Self-Control among University Students Risky for Suicide through Adaptation Strategies

El Salamony, Amina Ahmed Wahba; Zewiel, Marwa Abdelfatah Ahmed; Elsayes, Hala Ahmed

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2023.285349

Enhancing Self-Control among University Students Risky for Suicide through Adaptation Strategies

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Lecturer of psychiatric and mental health Nursing Faculty of Nursing / KafrElsheikh University, Egypt

² Lecturer of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing / Tanta University, Egypt

³ Assistant professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

10.21608/tsnj.2023.285349

Abstract

Suicide is a global public health issue that is getting worse. It is difficult to
differentiate between thinking about suicide and actually attempting. Suicidal
behavior needs explicit attention, by enhancing self-control and self-direction, having
a repertoire of efficient adaptation techniques helps reduce suicidal behavior. Aim: to
enhance self-control among students risky for suicide through adaptation strategies.
Design: This study followed a quasi- experimental correlational research design.
Setting: The study was carried out at Tanta university affiliated to Ministry of
higher education. Subject: The study subject was composed of a convenience sample
of fifty students. Tools: Three tools were used to collect data of this study, Tool I:
Multidimensional Self Control Scale (MSCS), Tool II; '' Suicidal Ideation Scale
(SIS), Tool III: Adaptation Scale (AS). Results: The main results revealed that there
ideations, self-control, and adaptation level ((1.3800±.6353), (2.4000 ±.63888),
(2.5600±,6114) respectively( after implementation of the education program. Also,
suicidal ideation, self-control, and their adaptation level on the other side, there were
a negative correlation be -control, adaptation but this
correlation was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The present study concluded
that, the educational program sessions played a vital role in improvements of studied
dal ideations, self-control, and adaptation level after
implementation of the education program. Recommendations: Health education
about practical ways to enhance psychological well-being should be teach to students
in the different levels of school and university.

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