Psycho-emotional Development Research Articles

Exploring perceptions and experiences of female secondary school singers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Female adolescent voice change (FAVC) is characterized by objectively measurable developments in both physiological and acoustical aspects of voice. Despite these observable changes, this period of vocal development has had little representation in both scientific and pedagogical research. Furthermore, few studies have articulated the perceptions and experiences of FAVC from the point of view of the singers themselves. This exploratory study collected data pertaining to vocal function and voice-learning experiences during adolescence from an anonymous cohort of female adolescent singing students in Aotearoa New Zealand. A link to an anonymous online questionnaire was disseminated through national online advertising and snowballing to prospective participants (cis-gender female adolescent singers aged 16–19 years). Using nonparametric statistical tests and qualitative analyses, significant associations were found between objective and perceptual measures of vocal function, voice-learning experience, and lesson delivery context. Participants who take individual singing lessons reported greater self-perceived ease of vocal function than those who take small group lessons. The FAVC is a stage of vocal and psycho-emotional development that may be either healthily facilitated or hindered by the level of student understanding of normal vocal-developmental characteristics as well as lesson delivery format. Data from this study add to a limited pool that aims to quantify the FAVC experience from an experiential perspective and will assist in refining pedagogical strategies for working with female adolescent singers.

THE PECULIARITIES OF KYU DEGREE CHILDREN’S ATTESTATION IN AIKIDO

The article analyzes the peculiarities of the approach to the certification of children in aikido at the level of kyu. It is determined that the lack of regulations for attestations and the use of outdated programs does not allow to fully unleash the potential of children and leads to their loss of interest in aikido classes and further development.
 The state of physical culture and sports activities of children in terms of preparation for certification at the children’s level is revealed. It is determined that the absence of a competitive factor is not an obstacle to the formation of a special attitude to certification, but cultivates a special attitude to the partner on the tatami, based on respect for physical characteristics and psychological comfort and mental balance of the partner. All these factors teach to build competently not only the training process, but also the skill of social connections and relationships both on the tatami and in society.
 It was found that the proposed optimization of children’s physical culture and sports activities has a positive effect on the results of certification, the attitude of athletes and their parents to the training process, as well as improves the psycho- emotional and physical condition of children.
 It is established that the traditional approach to the certification of children in aikido, assumes that the child is admitted to practice, and, accordingly, to the exam, from the age of eight. Under such conditions, the child reaches the first kyu and moves to adult certification levels at the age of fourteen, which is fully consistent with the conditions of the start of certification for adults. But the realities show that, today, more and more children begin to practice aikido at 6-7, and even at 4- 5 years. It seems impossible for such children to wait 2-4 years to be admitted to the exam, because there are no competitions in aikido, and other forms of motivation, except for the exam and participation in children’s educational seminars are not provided.
 The authors of this article, based on their own experience and urgent needs of the organization, provide recommendations on the rules of aikido certification for children, as well as amendments to the provisions on certification requirements for children’s Aikido athletes. In addition to the above, we consider important the fact that, given the age and level of prior training of children, we emphasize safety in performing both general and special physical training, which is especially important during the certification, because every exam is accompanied by a high level of nervous and emotional stress.
 The presented article is based on the principles of work underlying the Eurasia Aikido Organization, but this technique can be used for any school and federation, because in the foreground – features of physical and psycho-emotional age development of children in oriental martial arts.

The Role of the Empathic Function of Literature in Dismantling Stereotypes and Eliminating Discrimination in the Classroom

The coexistence of students in the classroom from different cultural backgrounds is a challenge. Literature as a cultural product may contribute to the cultivation of intercultural empathy and acceptance of diversity in various ways. This study examines how literature may contribute to the treatment of issues related to stereotypes, gender discrimination, and how it may eliminate prejudices in the classroom. Initially, through the bibliographic review, the effect of literature on the psycho-emotional development of the individual, the strengthening of resilience and on the development of emotional intelligence is investigated as a key element for the development of healthy interpersonal relationships. Then, this study presents the results of an action research that utilized literature to break stereotypes in a pluralistic class. The action research took place at schools in Chania (Crete, Greece), and it highlights the empathic function of literature in removing stereotypes and discrimination in the classroom through various experiential activities and cooperative role play. Literature cultivates empathy and students may get into “others' shoes’’, accepting diversity. Through structured literature-based programs, a teacher may cultivate intercultural understanding and empathy, promoting human rights and enhancing the learners as future citizens with an inclusive and humanitarian attitude.

THE FAMILY INFLUENCE ON THE PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL STATE OF A PRESCHOOL CHILD

The current views of scientists on the problem of forming a child’s relationship with others are analyzed in the article, the theoretical and empirical materials on the research problem are substantiated, as well as the impact of family relationships on the psycho-emotional state of a child. On the basis of modern research, the degree of influence of the nature of family relations on the psycho-emotional state of the child has been revealed. The authors consider the emotional component of family relationships as a leading component in determining their constructiveness, describe family relationships that affect the level of anxiety of preschool children. Based on the analysis of theoretical scientific sources, it has been suggested that children’s emotional development depended on the style of family upbringing used by parents in everyday interaction. The program of empirical study of the influence of types of family upbringing on the psycho-emotional development of a preschool child has been developed and implemented. According to the results of experimental research, the main styles of upbringing were clarified, among which authoritarian, hyperopic, and democratic were singled out. It is concluded that family upbringing styles determine the emotional state of a child. Applying the authoritarian style, parents do not take into account the human qualities of a child, the main thing is that he has to achieve the results by any means, including against emotional stability. The style of control makes the child constantly worry about the result of the activity. According to the results of the ascertaining research, an increased level of personal anxiety is observed in the upbringing of preschoolers for whom an authoritarian style is used. The democratic style of upbringing has a positive effect on the psycho-emotional state of a child.

Psychoemotional features of the self-concept and the alexithymia of children during the period of adaptation to the foster family

The study aims to define the specific manifestations of self-concept and the alexithymia level to understand the peculiarities of personality’s psychoemotional development during the children’s adaptation in foster families. Peculiarities of child’s self-concept manifestations were determined based on R. Burns’ conceptual provisions using the «Peirce-Harris Child Self-Concept Scale» technique. Alexithymia risks were determined based on the application of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale TAS-26. The research was based on comparing the psychodiagnostic data of the children during the adaptation period in foster families and the control group of children living with biological parents. MS Excel was used to process the empirical data (Student’s t-test, Pearson’s r correlation analysis). It was found that during the adaptation period in foster families, the children were characterized by specific manifestations of self-concept, namely, they doubted their attractiveness, had a high level of anxiety, and were less inclined to feel happy. At the same time, the manifestations of alexithymia in children from foster families and the control group do not reach significant differences. However, a higher proportion of the children from foster families were in the risk group. It is defined that children from foster families do not show the correlation between the level of alexithymia and manifestations of self-concept, in contrast to children living with biological parents. Thus, the need for special attention to the psychoemotional sphere of child development during adaptation to foster families is proved. The prospects for further research are to expand the subgroups under study to include children at different stages of living in a foster family. The study results are practically significant for specialists who provide support to foster families and can be used to form a program of interaction with foster families during the period of adaptation

ТРАГІЗМ ЧИ ГЕРОЇЗМ? ПСИХОІНТЕРПРЕТАЦІЙНА МОДЕЛЬ ЛИЦАРЯ-КОЗАКА В УКРАЇНСЬКІЙ МУЗИЦІ ЯК НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ МЕТАКОНЦЕПТ

Ukrainian history and the current situation make us realize the importance of the influence on public opinion, and accordingly, its behavioural reactions, the means of informational and spiritual warfare. The Moscow narratives, the thinking clichеs created on their basis and the manipulative ideological influences caused by them are aimed at such goals. Therefore, it is extremely relevant to analyse and, perhaps, creatively revise some established models formed in Ukrainian art in general and music in particular, which in the context of this study we call «psychointerpretive», and among them ‒ a model formed on the basis of the interpretation of collective imagery, which reflects the archetype of the Cossack knight. The purpose of the article is to reveal the semantic features of the Cossack knight psycho-interpretive model in Ukrainian music as a national metaconcept and to substantiate its influence on the collective thinking of modern society. The research methodology is reflected in its following tasks: 1) justification of the «psychointerpretive model» concept; 2) examination of Cossack imagery «significant» examples in Ukrainian music; 3) ascertaining the possible impact of the specified psychointerpretive model as a national metaconcept on the collective thinking of modern society; 4) predicting the potential dynamics of the metaconcept. Scientific novelty. The «psychointerpretive model» concept introduced into scientific circulation, the meaning of which is explained in the theoretical-interpretive, musical-philosophical and psychological spheres in the article. Conclusion. The real nation’s life circumstances a best determine its psycho-emotional development, and we hope that Ukrainians, having passed through tragic trials, will restore the strength of the chivalrous and strong-willed element of their own psyche, while examples of modern Ukrainian chivalry heroism will become the basis for the potential dynamics of metaconcept. In this way, we will be able to influence the collective consciousness and national self-identification ‒ victim or winner, and therefore ‒ the behaviour of society through the world of artistic images, adjusting meaning-making at the national metaconcept level.

ОРГАНИЗАЦИОННО-ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИЕ УСЛОВИЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ЧИТАТЕЛЬСКОГО ИНТЕРЕСА СТАРШИХ ДОШКОЛЬНИКОВ К ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОЙ ЛИТЕРАТУРЕ

The issue of reading interest formation among older preschoolers is relevant due to the general decline in reading culture in modern society, the underestimation of the fiction role by parents and the introduction of children to reading for their intellectual, social, artistic, aesthetic and psycho-emotional development. Parents stopped reading books to their children, using electronic audiovisual products as a means of children's knowledge of the world around them; as a result, modern preschoolers develop outside the context of book culture, which negatively affects their mental development. The aim of the study is to develop organizational and pedagogical conditions that ensure formation effectiveness of reader interest in fiction among older preschoolers based on the scientific sources analysis. Reader interest in senior preschool age is a dynamic personal formation, which manifests itself in the child's conscious and selective attitude in choosing the types and genres of works of fiction to meet cognitive and artistic and aesthetic needs. The effectiveness of the reader interest formation among 7-year-old children will be facilitated by the implementation of complex with organizational and pedagogical conditions in the preschool institution educational practice. The complex includes development of a model and program of pedagogical support for reader interest formation in fiction among older preschoolers, social partnership relations with a children's library, developing subject-spatial environment in the preschool group, enriched with didactic and subject material focused on the literary development of older preschoolers.

Effects of Live Music Therapy on Autonomic Stability in Preterm Infants: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.

Unbuffered stress levels may negatively influence preterm-infants’ autonomic nervous system (ANS) maturation, thus affecting neurobehavior and psycho-emotional development. Music therapy (MT) is an evidence-based treatment modality in neonatal care. When coupled with skin-to-skin care (SSC), it may reduce stress responses in both preterm infants and their parents and enhance family-centered care. Accordingly, we aimed to compare the effects of combined MT and SSC and SSC alone on ANS stabilization in preterm infants. In a single-center, cluster-randomized trial design, ten two-month time-clusters were randomized to either combined MT and SSC or SSC alone. Families of preterm infants were offered two sessions of the allocated condition in the NICU, and a three-month follow up session at home. The primary outcome variable was stabilization of the ANS, defined by change in the high frequency (HF) power of heart rate variability (HRV) during the second session. Secondary outcomes included other HRV measures, parent–infant attachment, and parental anxiety at each session. Sixty-eight families were included. MT combined with SSC improved infants’ ANS stability, as indicated by a greater increase in HF power during MT compared to SSC alone (mean difference 5.19 m2/Hz, SE = 1.27, p < 0.001) (95% confidence interval 0.87 to 2.05). Most secondary outcomes were not significantly different between the study groups. MT contributes to preterm-infants’ autonomic stability, thus laying an important foundation for neuro-behavioral and psycho-emotional development. Studies evaluating longer-term effects of MT on preterm infants’ development are warranted.

Absence of Fathers in Childrens' Lives of Divorced Parents: Impact and Implication

The purpose of this study is to determine through scientific methods to what extent children experience parental divorce and the lack of fathers in families. This paper focuses on measuring the impact it has on adolescent children, between 13-18 years, in Tirana, Albania. Adolescence is one of the most critical stages of life and is very decisive for the future of children. This goal is enabled through the achievement of the following objectives such as: How and to what extent divorce and the lack of father affect the psychoemotional development and perception of children with divorced parents (ChDP) about their future and love relationships; to what extent does the lack of father affect this segment of children, and the identification of consequences to these children. Methodology: This involves a primary survey with the help of a structured questionnaire among children from the age group of 13-18 years in Tirana. The consequences of divorce are theoretically explained and give the opportunity to raise research questions in recent years. Questionnaire is the research instrument which includes questions about the relationship of children with their non-custodial parent, the impact of missing obligations, and the possible consequences for this segment of children. The data are compared with children of the same age, but from intact families, and have led to conclusions and recommendations on social policies to be followed towards this segment in the future.

Impact of Executive Functions and Parental Anxiety on the Development of Social Cognition in Premature Children: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Protocol.

Background: Recent research has identified neuropsychological disorders, specifically executive function disorders, in premature children. Executive functions support goal-oriented mental activity and play a role in the development of social cognition. This underlies the social and emotional behavior of individuals. Parental anxiety is also an important environmental factor that can influence the psycho-emotional development of children.Objectives: The present protocol aims to compare the development of social cognition in school-age children born prematurely to that of school-age children born full-term, and to determine the impact of executive (dys)function and parental anxiety on such development.Methods/Design: In this cross-sectional protocol, 28 prematurely born children aged 7-10 years (“preterm”) and 28 full-term born children aged 7-10 years (“control”) will be included. The “preterm” and “control” groups will be matched for sex and age. The neuropsychological evaluation will include that of non-verbal intellectual efficiency (Raven's colored progressive matrices), verbal level (WISC-IV subtests), and executive functions (NEPSY II subtests and the opposite worlds of TEA-CH). The evaluation of social cognition will be conducted via tests of the theory of cognitive and affective mind. Several dimensions of the level of parental anxiety will be collected through the Spielberg Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y, Beck Depression Inventory, Social Support Questionnaire-6, Parental Stress Index and, specifically for mothers, the Modified Perinatal Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire.Discussion: The results of this protocol will aid our understanding of the development of social cognition in premature children and to determine the factors that influence such development. This clinical research project, although following a fundamental approach, will have clinical implications because a more precise description of the development of social cognition in this school-age population will make it possible to better determine the cognitive targets of therapeutic actions and to search for predictive indices of the efficacy of practices.Trial Registration:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03007095, identifier: NCT03007095.

Съвременни подходи за обучение на деца с обучителни трудности – единство на индивидуалната педагогическа, корекционно-логопедична и психологическа дейност

Reading and writing are the initial stages of school education, without mastering which it is especially difficult, even impossible, to freely follow any educational system. The topic of learning difficulties has only begun to concern specialists in the last twenty years. Thus, going back to the past, we find that the problem of learning difficulties, although existing, did not concern specialists before the end of our century. The establishment and legalization of compulsory education has revealed a series of problems, including difficulties in education, ie. problems in learning, transmission and behavior that lead to adverse consequences both in school, in the family environment and mainly in the psycho-emotional development and balanced integration of the child in society.

Comparative characteristics of risk factors in children in the first year of life

The article is devoted to studying the influence of risk factors on the development of hearing loss and deafness in children in the first year of life, their frequency and structure. Results. The article shows the results of audiological screening (stage 2) in children aged 1 month to 1 year. Factors affecting hearing pathology in children in the first year of life are discussed. Untimely detection of hearing loss in children at an early age leads to deafness and, as a result, to disability of children [1]. Conclusion. Carrying out mass audiological screening of newborns at stage 1 — in a maternity hospital or perinatal center, and a comprehensive audiological examination of children at risk of hearing loss at stage 2 — in surdology centers and offices contributes to the timely detection of disorders in young children and to the implementation of corrective measures necessary for the child's speech and psycho-emotional development.

Значення мовлення в розвитку наочних форм мислення дітей молодшого шкільного віку з інтелектуальними порушеннями

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of the process of transition from visual-actuating to visual-figurative thinking in children with violations of the intelligence of junior school age. Specificity of speech disorders and its correction in children with violations of intelligence are determined by the peculiarities of higher nervous work and their mental development. Children with violations of intellectual development may have different speech violations, which negatively affects the development of thinking processes, memorization, imagination, psycho-emotional, personal and communicative development. Consequently, the broadcast of children with intellectual violations require specially organized correctional and development work. Increase in intellectual development encompasses stable violations and delay in mental development. There is a certain degree of levels that develop the intellectual scope of the child. The article describes the psychological content of visual types of thinking, preconditions, mechanisms and dynamics of its development, stages of formation of on-eye thinking in ontogenesis. The role of broadcasting in the formation of visual-figurative thinking in children with violations of intelligence is revealed. The conducted research allowed to determine the qualitative features of insufficient formation of visual types of thinking in junior schoolchildren with violations of intelligence.

THE BODILY-SELF’S DEVELOPMENT IN THE INFANCY

In the article had examined the features of origin bodily-self of a child in the infantile age. In baby’s bodily-self understanding is appear two phenomena at the same time: authentication of own body (Me) and separation from mother’s body (not-Me). The article pursues as an aim to analyse in theory of bodily-self development of a child of infantile age. The special attention is spared to the system mother-child for the optimal functioning and development of baby’s bodily-self and personality.We came to the conclusion, that child’s bodily-self development mortgaged in a perinatal period on the basis of perception of own body and begins in the postnatal period. On these stages from the system a mother-child-father depends psycho-emotional development of child and bodily-self. The system «mother-child» is fundamental principle for development baby’s bodily-self and violation of adaptation in a postnatal period causes a rejection and delay of psychomotor development. After birth physical connection is torn with a mother, and the psychological is kept, that is why non-admission of deprivation and timely separation in the system a mother-child are the extremely important terms of child’s bodily-self development, physical and psychological health.

Mentoring as an individual form of preparing orphans for independent living in Ukraine

Abstract Objective: The purpose of the study is to analyze and define the content, specifics, and procedures of social and psychological work with citizens who have expressed a desire to become mentors for orphans. Introduction: In Ukraine, there are more than 750 foundations of institutional care and upbringing of children, in which approximately 106,000 children live. Only 8% among them have the status of orphans and children deprived of parental care; the other 92% have parents, but due to some difficult life circumstances of parents or presence of special needs or disability in children, they cannot live or be brought up in the family. It means that 92% of children without the status of orphans or children deprived of parental care cannot be adopted or placed for living and upbringing to other forms of family placement (guardianship/care, foster family, family-type orphanage). Along with this, out of 8% of orphan children and children deprived of parental care, there are no opportunities to be accommodated in any family forms of upbringing the following children: teenagers and youngsters, brothers and sisters from families with many children, and children with disabilities. In such children, close emotional relationships with meaningful, constant adults, which is a vital necessity for their psycho-emotional development and well-being, have been lost or were not formed at all. Accordingly, the introduction of mentoring for orphans and children deprived of parental care who live in relevant institutions is motivated by the necessity to satisfy the need of every child in emotional support, assistance and protection by a significant, authoritative person, and friend. Methods: The study uses an experience which was gained during the realization of the project as the author-developer of the methodology of socio-psychological work with citizens and children concerning preparations for mentoring and training for both coordinators and mentors of the Mentoring Program in cooperation with specialists of the “One Hope” non-governmental organization; in the role of educator for the preparation of coordinators for the Mentoring Program implementation, as well as in the role of expert during the implementation of Mentoring Program by the community organization “One Hope” during the 2009-2016 period [1]. Also, authors participated in developing of the mentors preparing program over orphans and children deprived of parental care in order to receive approval at the state level. Results: Mentoring for orphans and children deprived of parental care residing in institutions has been implemented in Ukraine since 2009 by the “One Hope” (“Odna Nadia”) public organization in cooperation with the Kyiv City Children’s Service and the Kyiv City Center of Social Services for Families, Children and Young People. The project “One Hope” was launched in the city of Kyiv and the Kyiv region during 2009-2016. Since 2016, mentoring as an individual form of support and assistance for a child living in a residential institution has been introduced in Ukraine at the state level. Conclusions: If an orphan child or a child deprived of parental care is unable to live and being brought up in a family, then the mentor’s role in the life of this child is of paramount importance. This is due to the fact that such a form of individual support through mentoring will facilitate the preparation of every orphan child for independent living in the future.

The C-Tactile System and the Neurobiological Mechanisms of “Affective” Tactile Perception: The History of Discoveries and the Current State of Research

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of close contacts with other people for emotional wellbeing in humans, though the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the aspects of tactile perception have only recently been established. The last 30 years have seen the discovery and description of a specialized system unifying highly sensitive mechanoreceptors connected with unmyelinated type C fibers and undergoing the greatest level of activation in response to gentle, slow touch. This system supports the production of positive emotional feelings in response to social tactile contacts (touching, embracing, stroking). This review addresses the history of the discovery of the C-tactile system, the current state of research, and the potential significance of this area of neurobiology in our understanding of the importance of bodily contacts and the characteristics of tactile perception for psychoemotional and social development in health and various mental disorders.

Features of The Family Context in the Emergence of Anxiety in Adolesence

The results of our empirical research allow us to conclude that the psychological climate in the family is the most important factor in the favorable psycho-emotional development of children of this age category. The use of the wrong style of family education encourages the formation of emotional instability and anxiety in adolescents, which affects the overall emotional background and the learning process.

Pedagogical Correction of Reading Phobia in Primary School Pupils: Methodical and Neurophysiological Aspects

The research featured the phenomenon of the so-called reading phobia, which is characterized by an irrational obsessive fear of reading that interferes with the normal psycho-emotional development of the child, thus affecting their entire life. The paper introduces a new method of pedagogical correction of reading phobia in children of primary school age. The experiment involved six first-graders (four boys and two girls). They received correctional 40-minute classes twice a week for 3–6 months, depending on the complexity of each particular case of reading phobia. The authors developed six consecutive teaching methods: teamwork of the teacher, the psychologist, and the parents in a friendly atmosphere; face-toface work with the child; use of specially selected texts and methods of involving the child in the reading process; individual approach to the duration of classes, etc. The paper focuses on the neurophysiological characteristics and etiology of reading phobia. Reading phobia is described as a fear of reading instilled by adults, which often affects primary schoolers. The article also contains a list of negative effects of mental development and socialization that children with reading phobia are bound to face if they receive no special therapy. The developed method can be used by primary school teachers and psychologists.

Family Structure and Literacy Level as Correlates of Post-traumatic Stress among Victims of Human Trafficking in Nigeria

Victims of human trafficking suffer a plethora of psychological problems and it has been one of much deliberation by governments and other human rights organizations. Thepresent study examined the family structure and literacy levels as predictors of Post-Traumatic stress among a group of selected victims of human trafficking. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted in the study. Accidental sampling technique was performed to select seventy-eight (78) victims of human trafficking who were in different zones of the National Agency for Trafficked Persons (NAPTIP). Post-traumatic Stress Scale, developed by Keane et al (1984) was used to gather necessary information for the study with Cronbach’s Alpha of .92. Three hypotheses were formulated as well as tested by using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and independent t-test analysis. The results showed that literacy level, [r (78) = .24; p &gt; 0.05] and family structure [r (78) = .31; p &gt; 0.01] were significantly correlates with Post-Traumatic Stress. Based on the findings, it is recommended that National Agency for Trafficked Persons should engage victims into therapeutic and educational programmes and using clinical interventions to help boost self-esteem, self-awareness and psycho-emotional development of these victims to reduce trauma-related problems associated with activities of human trafficking.

Personality Dimensions as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation among Selected Prison Inmates in Anambra State, Nigeria: A Demographical Perspective

The plights of prison inmates cannot be over emphasized and it has been one of much debate characterized with agitations by the civil liberties group and other human rights organizations owing to the increase in suicidal ideation rates globally, which have prompted unsuccessful attempt by the government and its institutions to correct this problem with little or no success until date. This study examined personality characteristics as predictors of suicidal ideation among a group of selected prison inmates in Anambra State. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted in the study. Accidental sampling technique was used to select two hundred and ninety-six (296) inmates from The Nigerian Prisons Service, Headquarters Amawbia, Akwa, and the Nigerian Prison in Amawbia and Onitsha. The Big-Five Inventory (BFI) and the Suicide Ideation Scale (SIS), were used to gather necessary information for the study with Cronbach’s Alpha of .91 and .89 respectively.Three hypotheses were formulated and tested using Hierarchical Regression Analysis. The results showed that demographic variables gender, (β = -.03.), age (β = .14) and education (β = -.07.) were not significant predictors of suicidal ideation. The Big Five personality dimensions indicated that only openness inversely predicted of suicidal ideation (β = -.13). However, extraversion (β = .09.), neuroticism (β = .04.), conscientiousness (β = -.05.), and agreeableness (β = -.03.) did not predict suicidal ideation. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that Nigerian Prison Service should engage inmates into therapeutic programmes and clinical interventions that increase self-awareness and psycho-emotional development of personality to reduce ideation towards suicide.