Family Values Orientation and Suicidal Tendencies Among University Students in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study aimed to determine if suicidal thoughts could be predicted by family value orientation among university students in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. One research question and one null hypothesis, respectively, were developed to accomplish this. A review of pertinent literature was conducted about the study's variables. For the study, an ex-post facto research design was used. 607 third-year undergraduate students (288 males and 319 females) from 18 faculties in the two public universities in Calabar were chosen using multistage selection procedures, which include cluster, simple random, purposive, and accidental sampling techniques. The instrument's dependability estimate was determined by the Cronbach Alpha estimate. The statistical method used to test the hypothesis at the .05 level of significance was simple regression analysis. The finding revealed that there is no substantial correlation between family values orientation and suicidal thoughts. It was however recommended that parents should impart family values orientation in their children from an early age. This will help them develop the virtues of peace, love, humility, empathy, diligence, and good morals by modelling these traits in them through quality time spent with them, involvement in the decision of who will look after them, and the use of the rod of discipline when necessary to prepare them for both the challenges of today and the future.