Predictors Of Suicidal Ideation Research Articles

Relationship between bullying victimization and suicide ideation among Chinese adolescents: A moderated chain mediation model

Previous studies have highlighted a strong association between bullying victimization and suicide ideation. However, little is known about the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this relationship. Building on the classic General Strain Theory, the current study investigated the chained mediating roles of school adaptation and stress response and the moderating role of gender on the relationship between bullying victimization and suicide ideation among Chinese adolescents. A total of 7159 junior high school students (46.9% female, mean age = 13.91 years) were recruited to participate in this study and completed measures of demographic information, bullying victimization, school adaptation, stress response, and suicide ideation. The results found that: (1) There were significant correlations between bullying victimization, school adaptation, stress response, gender, and suicide ideation. (2) Bullying victimization positively predicted suicide ideation. (3) Suicide ideation related to bullying victimization via school adaptation, via stress response, and serially via school adaptation and stress response. (4) Gender moderated the relationship between school adaptation and stress response. This negative relationship was stronger for females. These findings expand the understanding of the theoretical mechanism underlying the relationship between bullying victimization and suicide ideation. It also highlights the crucial roles of school adaptation, stress response, and gender in designing bullying-related and suicide-related interventions among Chinese adolescents.

Social problem solving moderates emotion reactivity in predicting suicide ideation among college students

Objective: To evaluate the hypothesis that social problem solving (SPS) moderates strong emotion reactivity (ER) to stressful events in predicting suicide ideation (SI). Participants: 200 college students: mean age = 20.33; 75% women; 58% white. Methods: Participants completed the following self-report inventories: Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation, Emotion Reactivity Scale, and Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised. Results: Regression and slope analyses found SPS to moderate the association between ER and SI. Specifically, (a) as ER increased, SI increased significantly less for average problem solvers as compared to ineffective problem solvers, and (b) SI increased only slightly for effective problem solvers as ER increased. A secondary exploratory analysis found 20 college students who previously attempted suicide reported more negative ER, less effective SPS, and higher SI, as compared to a group of 20 sex-and age-matched peers. Conclusions: Effective social problem solving serves to decrease the likelihood that college students will experience higher levels of suicide ideation even when their negative emotion reactivity is high. Clinical implications for treatment and prevention are discussed.

A Pathway to Healing : Exploring the Role of Spirituality as a Predictor of Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal ideation, the contemplation of ending one's life, represents a complex and multifaceted public health concern with far-reaching implications for individuals, families, and society as a whole. It is a leading cause of death worldwide. Spirituality encompasses a wide range of beliefs, practices, and experiences related to the transcendent, sacred, or divine. This study aims at evaluating Spirituality as a prognostic factor for suicidal ideation using Correlation and Regression. Data was collected using Positive and Negative Suicidal Ideation (PANSI) and Spirituality Scale with a sample of N=301. Results revealed that n levels of spirituality - Self discovery, Eco awareness and relationships - has a significant positive correlation with Positive Suicidal ideation and a significant negative correlation with negative suicidal ideation. It was also found that there is a 23% prediction level between spirituality and Negative suicidal ideation with an accuracy level of 99.999%. Therefore, it was concluded that spirituality is a prognostic factor for suicidal ideation and that an increase in spirituality can reduce the risk levels of an individual for engaging in suicidal behaviours.

Psychological Risk and Protective Factors for Suicidal Ideation: A Study in an Adolescent Sample in an Insular Context.

Adolescents are at risk of suicide. As suicide is a multifactorial process, risk and protective factors are relevant constructs for suicide prediction. This study explored the effects of risk and protective factors on suicidal ideation in adolescents on the island of São Miguel (Azores). A sample of 750 adolescents (male: n=358; 47.7%; mean age=14.67 years; standard deviation=1.85 years) from the island of São Miguel (Azores) completed several measures related to suicidal ideation and associated factors. Using a cross-sectional design, this study conducted descriptive, correlational, predictive, mediation, and moderation analyses. Adolescents generally displayed high levels of risk and protective factors; an indicative proportion exhibited significant suicidal ideation with females presenting the greatest vulnerability. Furthermore, the results highlight that depression is the best predictor of suicidal ideation, however, the association between these variables is mediated. The data corroborate that the suicidal reality of adolescents in the Autonomous Region of the Azores is worrisome. Having substantiated the complexity of the suicidal context in young people in the present research, the need to continue studying risk/protective factors in this area is supported.

Ecological Momentary Assessment and Machine Learning for Predicting Suicidal Ideation Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals

Suicidality poses a serious global health concern, particularly in the sexual and gender minority population. While various studies have focused on investigating chronic stressors, the precise prediction effect of daily experiences on suicide ideation remains uncertain. To test the extent to which mood fluctuations and contextual stressful events experienced by sexual and gender minority individuals may predict later short- and long-term suicide ideation. This diagnostic study collected twice-daily data on mood states and stressful events from sexual and gender minority individuals over 25 days throughout 3 waves of the Chinese Lunar New Year (before, during, and after), and follow-up surveys assessing suicidal ideation were conducted 1, 3, and 8 months later. Online recruitment advertisements were used to recruit young adults throughout China. Eligible participants were self-identified as sexual and gender minority individuals aged 18 to 29 years. Those who were diagnosed with psychotic disorders (eg, schizophrenia spectrum or schizotypal disorder) or prevented from objective factors (ie, not having a phone or having an irregular sleep rhythm) were excluded. Data were collected from January to October 2022. To predict short-term (1 month) and longer-term (3 and 8 months) suicidal ideation, the study tested several approaches by using machine learning including chronic stress baseline data (baseline approach), dynamic patterns of mood states and stressful events (ecological momentary assessment [EMA] approach), and a combination of baseline data and dynamic patterns (EMA plus baseline approach). A total of 103 sexual and gender minority individuals participated in the study (mean [SD] age, 24.2 [2.5] years; 72 [70%] female). Of these, 19 (18.4%; 95% CI, 10.9%-25.9%), 25 (24.8%; 95% CI, 16.4%-33.2%), 30 (29.4%; 95% CI, 20.6%-38.2%), and 32 (31.1%; 95% CI, 22.2%-40.0%) reported suicidal ideation at baseline, 1, 3, and 8 months follow-up, respectively. The EMA approach showed better performance than the baseline and baseline plus EMA approaches at 1-month follow-up (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC], 0.80; 95% CI, 0.78-0.81) and slightly better performance on the prediction of suicidal ideation at 3 and 8 months' follow-up. In addition, the best approach predicting suicidal ideation was obtained during Lunar New Year period at 1-month follow-up, which had a mean AUC of 0.77 (95% CI, 0.74-0.79) and better performance at 3 and 8 months' follow-up (AUC, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.72-0.76 and AUC, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.69-0.74, respectively). The findings in this study emphasize the importance of contextual risk factors experienced by sexual and gender minority individuals at different stages. The use of machine learning may facilitate the identification of individuals who are at risk and aid in the development of personalized process-based early prevention programs to mitigate future suicide risk.

A Study on Locus of Hope and Suicide Ideation among Undergraduate Students in the Philippines

Last Academic Year 2021-2022, an alarming total of 2,147 students attempted suicide when most schools were still closed due to the pandemic as reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer [1]. This study gained insight into suicide ideation among undergraduate students across the country anchoring Bernardo’s extended hope theory [7] of Snyder [8] with the premise that blockage towards the goal pathway may lead to suicide ideation among individuals with perceived low hope. The data were collected online (N=128) through Google Forms. Descriptive and multiple regression analyses of data were used. Results have shown a negative relationship between undergraduate students’ external locus of hope and suicide ideation. The likelihood of suicide ideation decreases by (-0.44 as predicted by EXT-PA; -0.62 as predicted by EXT-PE, and -0.79 as predicted by EXT-SP). Internal locus of hope (INT) on the other hand, does not predict suicide ideation. A high level of hope and a low level of suicide ideation were reported at the time of data collection. Proposed interventions to universities or colleges are recommended to further increase or maintain the hope level of undergraduate students as well as lessen or keep their suicide ideation at bay.

Prediction of suicidal ideation in children and adolescents using machine learning and deep learning algorithm: A case study in South Korea where suicide is the leading cause of death

BackgroundKorea has the highest suicide rate among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Consequently, central and local governments and private organizations in Korea cooperate in promoting various suicide prevention projects to actively respond to suicide problems. Machine learning has been used to predict suicidal ideation in the fields of health and medicine but not from a social science perspective. ObjectiveSince suicidal ideation is a major predictor of suicide attempts, being able to anticipate and mitigate it helps prevent suicide. Therefore, this study presents a data-based analysis method for predicting suicidal thoughts quickly and effectively and suggests countermeasures against the causes of suicidal thoughts. Participants and methodsTo predict early signs of suicidal ideation in children and adolescents, big data collected for approximately 4 years (from 2017 to 2020) from the Korea Youth Policy Institute (NYPI) were used. To accurately predict suicidal ideation, supervised ma- chine learning classification algorithms such as logistic regression, random forest, XGBoost, multilayer perceptron (MLP), and convolutional neural network (CNN) were used. ResultsUsing CNN, suicidal ideation was predicted with an accuracy of approximately 90 %. The logistic regression results showed that sadness and depression increased suicidal thoughts by more than 25 times, and anxiety, loneliness, and experience of abusive language increased suicidal thoughts by more than three times. ConclusionsMachine learning and deep learning approaches have the potential to predict and respond to suicidal thoughts in children, adolescents, and the general population, as well as help respond to the suicide crisis by preemptively identifying the cause.

Existential meaninglessness as a predictor of suicidal ideation and loneliness during COVID-19

Previous research revealed that decreased meaning in life significantly interprets suicide ideation and loneliness. However, given that existential meaninglessness has been conceptualized as a tripartite model, it remains unclear the relationship between existential meaninglessness and suicidal ideation and loneliness, and whether the three facets of existential meaninglessness have different explanatory effects on suicidal ideation and loneliness. To address these issues, the present study recruited 1188 Chinese college students aged 17–28 years, who completed measures of existential meaninglessness, suicide ideation, and loneliness. Results showed that: (1) existential meaninglessness and its three facets are significantly and positively associated with suicidal ideation and loneliness, (2) the explanatory effects of facets of existential meaninglessness on suicidal ideation and loneliness are different, and (3) both concern and anxiety dimension, the insignificance facet of existential meaninglessness accounted for additional significant variance above and beyond the other facets of existential meaninglessness in suicidal ideation but not in loneliness. These findings suggest that it is important to examine the relationship between meaninglessness and suicidal ideation and loneliness from a multifaceted construct, lending support to the tripartite model of existential meaninglessness, and providing recommendations for relevant intervention practices.

Discrimination, stigmatisation et identité : une revue de littérature

ObjectiveThis study aimed to update the scientific knowledge concerning the relationship between discrimination, stigma and self-concept. MethodsA review was conducted and allowed to include 15 peer-reviewed articles for qualitative analysis, consisting of 13 unique samples (n=2830; Mage=37.6). The search was conducted on Pubmed and PsychInfo following this research protocol: “de stigmatization” ([Title/Abstract] or “destigmatization” [Title/Abstract] or “self-stigma” [Title/Abstract] or “Perceived stigma” [Title/Abstract] or “anticipated discrimination” [Title/Abstract] or “experienced discrimination” [Title/Abstract]) and (identi*[Title] or “self-concept” [Title]). The search resulted in 43 articles, plus three articles identified from other sources. Thirty-one articles were excluded because they did not align with the aim of the review. ResultsAmong the 15 articles included, there were 11 quantitative studies, two qualitative studies, one literature review and one theoretical article. The stigma was related to a mental disorder (n=8), a physiological or ethnic difference (n=5) or sexual orientation and gender identity (n=2). Among the 11 quantitative studies based on unique samples, all included both males and females (n=2616; Mage=36.7; 61.1% of women). Four studies established a significant impact of perceived stigma on social identity. This impact was negative when there was at least one other parallel social identity perceived favorably by the individual, and positive otherwise. In two studies, this impact was moderated by the importance of the stigmatized social identity in the self-concept. In one study, social identity was correlated to psychological distress. The sign, positive or negative, of this correlation depended on self-stigma. When self-stigma was high (i.e., self-concept is strongly perceived through the prism of negative stereotypes associated with the social identity), then social identity was positively associated with psychological distress. Otherwise, the sign of this association was negative. In one study, four distinct variables were predictors of suicidal ideation: experienced discrimination, perceived stigma, anticipated discrimination and self-stigma. Experienced discrimination predicted suicidal ideation through anticipatory discrimination and self-stigma; and perceived stigma predicted suicidal ideation through anticipated discrimination. Self-stigma and anticipatory discrimination predicted suicidal ideation at the same level. ConclusionsThe results suggest that a key variable to address in order to reduce the negative consequences of discrimination and stigmatization is self-stigma, i.e., the fact of conceiving the self-concept through the filter of the negative stereotypes associated with the characteristic perceived as discriminated. The altered self-concept should therefore be a main transnosographic diagnostic and therapeutic target. An easy-to-use proxy to detect the altered self-concept is the propensity to feel the emotion of shame, which is correlated to self-stigma.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Depression as a Predictor of Suicidal Ideation Among Undergraduate Students In Private University

This paper explores the relationship between knowledge, attitude, and perception of depression and its potential role as a predictor of suicidal ideation among undergraduate students at Babcock University. Suicide rates among young adults have been a growing concern, and understanding the factors contributing to suicidal ideation is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies. The study employs a quantitative research design and collects data through a structured questionnaire administered to a sample of undergraduate students. The questionnaire assesses participants' knowledge of depression, attitudes toward mental health, perception of depression, and the presence of suicidal ideation. The findings revealed that; Undergraduate students have positive knowledge of depression as a predictor of suicidal ideation with an average of 60.7% which is below expectation. There is a negative level of attitude towards depression as a predictor of suicidal ideation among the students with an average of 48%. There is a positive perception of undergraduate students about depression as a predictor of suicidal ideation with an average of 75.1%. There is a significant and positive relationship between depression and suicidal ideation with an average of 68.5%.
 Moreover, individuals with lower levels of knowledge, negative attitudes, and misconceptions about depression are more likely to experience suicidal ideation. The study highlights the importance of targeted educational programs that enhance mental health literacy, promote positive attitudes toward mental health, and challenge misconceptions surrounding depression. Implementation of such interventions can potentially reduce the prevalence of suicidal ideation among undergraduate students and foster a more supportive campus environment. Further research is warranted to explore additional factors that contribute to suicidal ideation and to validate the effectiveness of targeted interventions in reducing the risk of suicide among young adults.

Predictors of Suicidal Ideation During Residential Substance Use Treatment.

Background: Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring chronic health and/or psychiatric conditions face unique challenges in treatment and may be at a greater risk for suicidal ideation relative to persons with SUD alone.Methods: In a sample of individuals entering residential SUD treatment in 2019 and 2020 (N = 10,242), we tested adjusted and unadjusted associations between suicidal ideation and (1) psychiatric symptoms and (2) chronic health conditions at treatment intake and during treatment using logistic and generalized logistic models.Results: Over a third of the sample endorsed suicidal ideation at intake, though the prevalence of suicidal ideation decreased during treatment. In both adjusted and unadjusted models, individuals who reported past-month self-harm, those who reported a lifetime suicide attempt, and individuals who screened positive for co-occurring anxiety, depression, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder were at elevated risk of endorsing suicidal ideation at intake and during treatment (P values < .001). In unadjusted models, chronic pain (odds ratio [OR] = 1.51, P < .001) and hepatitis C virus (OR = 1.65, P < .001) were associated with an elevated risk for suicidal ideation at intake, and chronic pain was associated with elevated risk for suicidal ideation during treatment (OR = 1.59, P < .001).Conclusions: Increasing accessibility to integrated treatments (ie, those that address psychiatric and chronic health conditions) for patients experiencing suicidal ideation may be beneficial in residential SUD treatment settings. Developing predictive models to identify those most at risk of suicidal ideation in real time remains a relevant direction for future work.

Life Satisfaction and Social Maladjustment as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation among Undergraduate Students

Life Satisfaction and Social Maladjustment as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation among Undergraduate Students

Prospective Relation between Ruminative Subtypes and Suicide Ideation: Moderating Role of Problem Solving.

Although reflection has been characterized as a more adaptive subtype of rumination than brooding, evidence suggests that reflection is associated with suicide ideation. The present longitudinal study investigated the mediating role of hopelessness and depressive symptoms and the moderating role of problem solving in explaining why reflection may lead to suicide ideation. Two hundred ninety-four undergraduates participated in the study and were followed up every 6 months over 18 months. Participants completed measures of brooding and reflection, hopelessness, depressive symptoms, problem solving, and suicide ideation. Results revealed that after adjusting for baseline suicide ideation, the serial mediation path from brooding (but not reflection) to suicide ideation via hopelessness and depressive symptoms was significant. Baseline reflection predicted suicide ideation 18 months later through depressive symptoms at 12 months for people average in passive problem solving, and for those low or average in active problem solving. Brooding predicted suicide ideation through depressive symptoms, regardless of problem-solving. Reflection may result in suicide ideation via depressive symptoms among people with poor problem-solving skills. Clinical and theoretical implications are discussed.

Predictors of suicidal ideation, attempts among adults living with HIV attending ART follow-ups at Tirunesh Beijing General Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

ObjectiveTo assess the magnitude of suicidal ideation, attempts and associated factors among adults living with HIV attending antiretroviral therapy follow-ups at Tirunesh Beijing General Hospital, Addis Ababa.DesignHospital-based observational, descriptive, cross-sectional...

Sleep Problems, Suicidal Ideation, and Psychopathology in First-Episode Psychosis.

Insomnia occurs frequently in the clinical course of schizophrenia. A growing literature has found associations between insomnia, suicidal ideation and behavior, and psychopathology in schizophrenia. We explored associations between sleep problems, suicidal ideation, and psychopathology in a cohort of patients with first-episode psychosis. We performed a secondary analysis of data for n = 403 subjects with data from the Recovery After an Initial Schizophrenia Episode study using regression models. The prevalence of sleep problems and suicidal ideation at baseline was 57% and 15%, respectively. After controlling for potential confounders, in the study baseline sleep problems were associated with increased odds of suicidal ideation with evidence of a dose-dependent relationship (OR = 2.25, 95% CI 1.15-4.41, P = .018). Over 24 months, sleep problems at any time point were associated with an over 3-fold increased odds of concurrent suicidal ideation (OR = 3.21, 95% CI 1.45-7.14, P = .004). Subjects with persistent sleep problems were almost 14 times more likely to endorse suicidal ideation at least once over the study than those without sleep problems (OR = 13.8, 95% CI 6.5-53.4, P < .001). Sleep problems were also a predictor of higher Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total (β = 0.13-0.22), positive (β = 0.14-0.25), and general (β = 0.16-0.27) subscale scores at baseline and multiple follow-up visits (P < .01 for each). Sleep problems are highly prevalent and associated with suicidal ideation and greater psychopathology in first-episode psychosis. Formal assessment and treatment of insomnia appear relevant to the clinical care of patients with psychosis as a predictor of suicidal ideation and symptom severity.

Prediction of Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Bipolar Disorder by the Role of Borderline Personality High Traits in Zanjan (Northwest of Iran)

Prediction of Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Bipolar Disorder by the Role of Borderline Personality High Traits in Zanjan (Northwest of Iran)

Predictors of suicidal ideation among female residents in a community impacted by multiple natural disasters.

IntroductionSuicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm continue to be challenging public health problems. It’s presently unknown what the prevalence and correlates of suicidal thoughts and self-harm are in female residents of Fort McMurray, a city that has endured wildfires, flooding, and the COVID-19 pandemic in the last five years.ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm among female residents of Fort McMurray.MethodsA cross-sectional study using an online survey questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic and clinical information from the resident of Fort McMurray between April 24 to June 2 2021. Suicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm among females were assessed using the ninth question of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, a validated screening tool used to assess depression symptoms. Likely Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and low resilience were measured using standardized rating scales. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 25 using Chi-Square tests and multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultsAmong Fort McMurray residents, 249 accessed the online survey, while 186 ultimately completed it, yielding a survey completion rate of 74.7%. Of these, 159 (85%) were females. After controlling for other variables in the regression model, respondents who expressed a desire to receive mental health counselling were more than seven times more likely to report suicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm compared to the respondents who didn’t desire to receive mental health counselling (OR: 7.29; 95% CI: 1.19 – 44.58). Similarly, respondents who reported having abused alcohol in the past year were nearly four times more likely to report suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm compared to the respondents who said they had not abused alcohol in the past year (OR: 3.91; 95% CI: 1.05 – 14.57).ConclusionsHigh prevalence of suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm were reported among female residents of Fort McMurray. Timely access to adequate mental health support should be offered to female residents of communities impacted by multiple natural disasters, particularly residents who self-report alcohol abuse or desire to receive mental health counsellingDisclosure of InterestNone Declared

Predictors of suicide ideation among South Korean adolescents: A machine learning approach

BackgroundThe current study developed a predictive model for suicide ideation among South Korean (Korean) adolescents using a comprehensive set of factors across demographic, physical and mental health, academic, social, and behavioral domains. The aim of this study was to address the pressing public health concerns of adolescent suicide in Korea and the methodological limitations of suicidal research. MethodsThis study used machine learning methods (decision tree, logistic regression, naive Bayes classifier) to improve the accuracy of predicting suicidal ideation and related factors among a nationally representative sample of Korean middle school students (N = 6666). ResultsFactors within all domains, including demographic characteristics, physical and mental health, and academic, social, and behavioral, were important in predicting suicidal thoughts among Korean adolescents, with mental health being the most important factor. LimitationsThe predictive model of the current research does not infer causality, and there may have been some loss of information due to measurement issues. ConclusionsStudy results provide insights for taking a multidimensional approach when identifying adolescents at risk of suicide, which may be used to further address their needs through intervention programs within the school setting. Considering the cultural stigma attached to disclosing suicidal ideation and behavior, the current study proposes the need for a preventive screening process based on the observation and assessment of adolescents' general characteristics and experiences in everyday life.

Influence of Loneliness, Anxiety, and Depression on Suicidal Ideation in Peruvian Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our aim was to determine the influence of the variables Death Anxiety, Loneliness, and Depression on suicidal ideation in Peruvian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample consisted of 1342 subjects from Lima–Callao and regions of Peru, selected with non-probabilistic purposive sampling. A predictive, non-experimental design with the cross-sectional measurement using previously validated questionnaires was conducted. The differential effect of the variables Death Anxiety, Loneliness, and Depression on suicidal ideation was found. The two models obtained through structural equation modeling highlight a significant predictive relationship of Depression directly on suicidal ideation, while Loneliness is the second factor that best predicts suicidal ideation’s indirect relationships. Likewise, being single and unemployed were found to be significantly associated (p &lt; 0.05) and to have a differential effect on Death Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression. The same trend was evidenced by people aged less than 30, with no schooling, not practicing sports and sleeping less than 4 h; however, neither having had COVID-19 nor place of residence was found to influence suicidal ideation. As a conclusion, depressive symptomatology is the best predictor of suicidal ideation. Likewise, loneliness indirectly influences suicidal ideation.

Perceived entrapment predicts first-onset suicidal ideation: A longitudinal study among medical students in China.

The prevalence of suicidal ideation among medical students is high. Evidence indicates that feelings of entrapment are a predictor of suicidal ideation. In this study, we aimed to (1) investigate the prevalence of first-onset suicidal ideation among Chinese medical students and (2) explore the predictive effects of perceived entrapment on first-onset suicidal ideation. This longitudinal study was conducted between 2018 and 2019 among 211 newly enrolled medical students in Shanghai. Using an anonymous questionnaire, we collected information on sociodemographic (sex, major, parents' income, and academic performance) and psychological (entrapment, depression, loneliness, defeat, social support, and interpersonal needs) variables as well as suicidal ideation. Participants were divided into four subgroups based on their exposure to entrapment (control, new-onset, reduced, and persistent). The primary outcome, first-onset suicidal ideation, was defined as suicidal ideation absent at baseline but present at follow-up. In total, 54.98% of participants (116/211) were women, and 76.78% (162/211) majored in clinical medicine. In the follow-up survey, 6.16% of participants (16/211) reported first-onset suicidal ideation, 17.54% (37/211) reported new-onset entrapment, and 12.80% (27/211) reported persistent entrapment during follow-up. Compared with the control group who reported no perceived entrapment at baseline and follow-up, participants who reported new-onset entrapment had the highest risk of new-onset suicidal ideation [odds ratio (OR) = 14.700, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.906-74.364; adjusted OR = 8.798; 95% CI = 1.588-48.757; multivariate OR = 8.238, 95% CI = 1.394-48.693). New-onset entrapment can significantly predict suicidal ideation. Therefore, greater attention is needed for new-onset entrapment, such as intervention for suicidal ideation.