Impact of Alienation on Suicidal Ideation during Competitive Exams

Abstract

This paper focus on the impact of alienation on suicidal ideation during competitive exams. This rising competition leads to alienation amongst students of competitive exams leading to suicidal ideation amongst them. The purpose of this research is to understand the relationship between alienation and suicidal ideation during competitive exams. A sample size of 131 participants was used for the study. The Suicidal Ideation Attribution Scale (SIDAS) (Van Spizker et al., 2014) and Alienation Scale (Dean, 1961) were used in research. Pearson’s correlation and regression were used in the present study.