Title: The Effect of Negative Life Events on Suicidal Ideation Among College Students with Different Psychological Resilience
Abstract: Objective: Exploring the impact of negative life events on suicidal ideation among college students and the moderating role of mental toughness in the relationship.Methods: The Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Scale (ASLEC), the Mental Toughness Scale (CD-RISC), and the Self-Inventory of Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIOSS) were used to survey 318 college students.Results: 1) 21.33% of college students had suicidal thoughts in the past year, with a higher proportion of women than men, and a higher proportion of freshmen and seniors; 2) Negative life events and suicidal ideation were significantly positively correlated (r=0.382,p<0.01); mental toughness and suicidal ideation were significantly negatively correlated (r= -0.457, p<0.01); 3) Higher Mental Toughness Significantly Reduces the Impact of Negative Events on Suicidal Ideation in College Students.Conclusion: Suicidal ideation in college students is directly influenced by negative life events, and the degree of influence between the two is moderated by the mental toughness factor.That is, suicidal ideation can be mitigated and reduced by helping college students increase their level of mental toughness.