LEARNED HELPLESSNESS, SELF-CONCEPT CLARITY AND FATIGUE AS PREDICTORS OF SUICIDALITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
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This study examined learned helplessness, self-concept clarity and fatigue as predictors of suicidality among adults and adolescents in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data was collected from 2493 (Males = 969, Females = 1524 with a mean age of 37.78 years; SD = 11.94) using a cluster sampling technique. Multiple regression analysis (Stepwise), Inter-Variable correlation and independent t-test were employed to test the four stated hypotheses. Results from the stated hypotheses indicated that learned helplessness, self-concept clarity and fatigue jointly accounted for 99.6% of the variance in suicidality (R2 = .998; R2 = .996; F (3, 2489) = 196657.17; p <.001) and separately predicted suicidality at different degrees in this order (fatigue β = .427; t = 22.04; p <.001; self-concept clarity β =-.403; t = -16.83; p <.001; learned helplessness β = .169; t = 8.785; p <.001). Also, there was a significant positive relationship between learned helplessness, fatigue and suicidality and a significant negative relationship between above mentioned variables and self-concept clarity). Further analysis revealed that there was a significant gender difference in suicidality (t = -32.922; df = 2491; p<.001). It is therefore recommended among others that practical interventions be implemented to reduce fatigue and imbue a graceful self-concept clarity in Nigerian adults and adolescents, consequently preventing them from acquiescing into a helpless mindset. This will have a sheltering effect against the possibility of their developing any form of suicidal behavior.
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BF Psychology, H Social Sciences (General)