Parenting Patterns, Perceived Social Support and Suicidal Ideation Among Science and Arts Undergraduate Students in Taraba State University, Jalingo

This study examined the relationship among parenting patterns, perceived social support and suicidal ideation among undergraduate students in Taraba State University, Jalingo, with a comparison between Science and Arts faculties. The study was guided by six research questions and six hypotheses. A correlational research design was adopted. From a population of 18,740 undergraduate students, a sample of 420 students (210 Science and 210 Arts) was drawn using multistage sampling. Data were collected using three validated scales: Parenting Pattern Scale (PPS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS). Reliability coefficients of 0.78, 0.82, and 0.87 were obtained respectively using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, independent t-test, and multiple regression.

Parenting pattern, perceived social support, suicidal ideation, Science students

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