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Femilin Davis, Dhanya N, Saravana Priyan.T, Lakshmi. R, and Joseph C Mamman
Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur
Suicidal ideation is a significant public health concern, and sensation-seeking may
play a crucial role in understanding it. This study explores the relationship between
sensation-seeking and suicidal ideation among 225 emerging adults, examining
predictive associations and demographic differences. Sensation seeking was measured
using the Brief Sensation Seeking (BSSS), while suicidal ideation was assessed using
the Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS-SDBV). The findings of the study revealed that emerging
adults exhibit a moderate level of sensation seeking and an average level of suicidal
ideation. Notably, a positive correlation exists between sensation seeking and suicidal
ideation, with a 6% variance in suicidal ideation predicted by sensation seeking.
Furthermore, males exhibit higher levels of sensation seeking than females, and emerging
adults residing in semi-urban areas demonstrate high sensation-seeking behaviours
compared to urban and rural counterparts. These findings offer insights crucial for drafting
targeted interventions and preventive measures.