Philippine E-Journals

Towards the Development of School Based Social Support on Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Ideations of College Students

Patricia Kyle V Lumalang | Kurtney Nicole I Asegurado | Kietyl Gerd C Balais | Keith Ayrand R Titular

Discipline: Psychology and Health

 

Abstract:

This study investigates the impact of school-based social support on nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) ideations among college freshmen, particularly in light of psychological challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a descriptive analysis approach, the study assessed perceptions of community support and NSSI ideations among 230 freshmen at San Pablo Colleges. Standardized questionnaires were employed to measure perceived community support, NSSI outcome expectancies, and various dimensions of NSSI ideations, including intensity, frequency, duration, and intentionality. Findings indicated that while 32.17% of respondents reported high levels of NSSI ideations, there was a notable association between increased perceptions of community support and reduced NSSI tendencies. Based on these results, the researchers proposed the intervention program Maging KSP! (Kapwa sa Paligid), which aims to enhance mental health awareness and bolster support systems within school clubs and organizations, creating a protective environment for vulnerable students. However, the study’s focus on a single institution and its restriction to first-year students may limit the generalizability of these findings. Future research should examine additional factors that may influence NSSI ideations and evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed intervention across diverse student populations.