Citation

Yaqoob N, Ahsan S. J. Pak. Med. Assoc. 2021; 71(4): 1148-1151.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Pakistan Medical Association)

DOI

10.47391/JPMA.1299

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of perceived social-support and parental bonding in predicting suicidal intent among self-harm patients.

METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Foundation University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from February to September 2019, and comprised self-harm patients from mental health department of different hospitals in Rawalpindi, Jhelum and Peshawar. Data was collected using multidimensional scale of perceived social support, parental-bonding instrument and the Beck suicide intention scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 23.

RESULTS: There were 50 patients aged 18-35 years. Social support and parental bonding factor 'care' had significant negative correlation with suicide intent (p<0.05). Parental bonding factor 'overprotectiveness' had significant positive correlation with suicide intent (p<0.05).

CONCLUSIONS: Social support and parental bonding can both play substantial role in saving lives.

Language: en

Keywords

Perceived social support, Parental bonding, Suicide intent, Self-harm.