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[P-7-04]Safe Haven or Source of Stress? Exploring the relationship between School Climate and Suicidality among Junior High School Students in Banyuwangi, Indonesia
*Aulia Rizka Fadilla1,2, Sherly Saragih Turnip1,2, Fitri Fausiah1,2 (1.Research of Community Mental Health Initiative University of Indonesia(Indonesia), 2.Universitas Indonesia(Indonesia))
Keywords:
School climate,suicidal ideation,suicide plans,students,Banyuwangi
Suicide is a global public health issue and a leading cause of death among adolescents. In Indonesia, 985 adolescent suicides were reported in 2023. Research shows that a negative school climate significantly contributes to suicidal ideation and plans among adolescents. Factors such as teacher-student relations, friendship, school safety, clear rules, fairness, and bullying play a key role. These factors can differ based on the region. Urban areas report more nonfatal suicidal behaviors, while rural areas have higher suicide death rates. These differences highlight the impact of varying school climates in each setting. This study aims to assess the relationship between school climate and suicidal ideation and plans among junior high school students in Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
This cross-sectional study involved grade 8 and 9 students from five schools, selected through convenience sampling. To measure school climate and suicidal ideation and plan, we asked participants to complete the Delaware School Climate Scale–Student (DSCS-S) and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Data were analyzed using SPSS 25, with binary logistic regression to explore the relationship between school climate and suicidal ideation and plans.
The study sample comprises 1136 students aged 9-17 (M = 13,91). The result of this study shows that 80.5% of students reported suicidal ideation, and 81.9% reported having suicidal plans. Teacher-student relations, student-student relations, and school safety were identified as protective factors that prevent suicidal ideation and plans. Conversely, the clarity and fairness of rules and bullying increased the risk of suicidal ideation and plans. Furthermore, female students were found to be twice as likely to have suicidal ideation and plans.
These findings highlight the importance of a supportive school climate in reducing the risk of suicide among adolescents and the need for schools to prioritize positive interactions, fairness, and safety to support students’ mental health and well-being.
This cross-sectional study involved grade 8 and 9 students from five schools, selected through convenience sampling. To measure school climate and suicidal ideation and plan, we asked participants to complete the Delaware School Climate Scale–Student (DSCS-S) and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Data were analyzed using SPSS 25, with binary logistic regression to explore the relationship between school climate and suicidal ideation and plans.
The study sample comprises 1136 students aged 9-17 (M = 13,91). The result of this study shows that 80.5% of students reported suicidal ideation, and 81.9% reported having suicidal plans. Teacher-student relations, student-student relations, and school safety were identified as protective factors that prevent suicidal ideation and plans. Conversely, the clarity and fairness of rules and bullying increased the risk of suicidal ideation and plans. Furthermore, female students were found to be twice as likely to have suicidal ideation and plans.
These findings highlight the importance of a supportive school climate in reducing the risk of suicide among adolescents and the need for schools to prioritize positive interactions, fairness, and safety to support students’ mental health and well-being.