A Pathway to Healing : Exploring the Role of Spirituality as a Predictor of Suicidal Ideation

Abstract

Suicidal ideation, the contemplation of ending one's life, represents a complex and multifaceted public health concern with far-reaching implications for individuals, families, and society as a whole. It is a leading cause of death worldwide. Spirituality encompasses a wide range of beliefs, practices, and experiences related to the transcendent, sacred, or divine. This study aims at evaluating Spirituality as a prognostic factor for suicidal ideation using Correlation and Regression. Data was collected using Positive and Negative Suicidal Ideation (PANSI) and Spirituality Scale with a sample of N=301. Results revealed that n levels of spirituality - Self discovery, Eco awareness and relationships - has a significant positive correlation with Positive Suicidal ideation and a significant negative correlation with negative suicidal ideation. It was also found that there is a 23% prediction level between spirituality and Negative suicidal ideation with an accuracy level of 99.999%. Therefore, it was concluded that spirituality is a prognostic factor for suicidal ideation and that an increase in spirituality can reduce the risk levels of an individual for engaging in suicidal behaviours.