Mohammadreza Noroozi Homayoon 
, Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi * , Ali Sheykholeslami , Vahid Abbasi , David Lester
, Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi * , Ali Sheykholeslami , Vahid Abbasi , David Lester
Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. e.sadri@uma.ac.ir 3 Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
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Introduction and Purpose: Suicidal ideation is one of the most significant mental health concerns among adolescents, and identifying the cognitive and spiritual factors influencing it is of great importance. Self-criticism, as a cognitive construct, may predispose individuals to suicidal ideation, whereas spiritual intelligence may function as a protective resource. The present study aimed to model the relationship between self-criticism and suicidal ideation by examining the moderating role of spiritual intelligence among students with suicidal thoughts.
Method: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The statistical population consisted of secondary school students, from whom 343 participants were selected using convenience sampling, and ultimately 327 participants were included in the final analysis. Data were collected using the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSS), the Levels of Self-Criticism Scale (LSCS), and the Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI-24). Data were analyzed using SmartPLS version 4 software and the bootstrapping method with 5000 resamples.
Results: The findings indicated that self-criticism had a significant positive effect on suicidal ideation (β = 0.328, P < 0.001). In addition, spiritual intelligence showed a significant negative effect on suicidal ideation (β = -0.550, P < 0.001). Furthermore, the interaction effect of spiritual intelligence and self-criticism on suicidal ideation was statistically significant (β = -0.184, P < 0.027), This finding indicated that at high levels of spiritual intelligence, the relationship between self-criticism and suicidal ideation is weakened.The coefficient of determination demonstrated that the proposed model explained 70.3% of the variance in suicidal ideation.
Conclusion: Overall, the findings suggest that self-criticism may function as a cognitive risk factor contributing to suicidal ideation among adolescents, whereas spiritual intelligence may influence the strength of this association and serve as a protective psychological resource. These findings highlight the importance of considering cognitive processes and spiritual capacities in the development of preventive and psychological intervention programs targeting suicidal ideation among students.
Method: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The statistical population consisted of secondary school students, from whom 343 participants were selected using convenience sampling, and ultimately 327 participants were included in the final analysis. Data were collected using the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSS), the Levels of Self-Criticism Scale (LSCS), and the Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI-24). Data were analyzed using SmartPLS version 4 software and the bootstrapping method with 5000 resamples.
Results: The findings indicated that self-criticism had a significant positive effect on suicidal ideation (β = 0.328, P < 0.001). In addition, spiritual intelligence showed a significant negative effect on suicidal ideation (β = -0.550, P < 0.001). Furthermore, the interaction effect of spiritual intelligence and self-criticism on suicidal ideation was statistically significant (β = -0.184, P < 0.027), This finding indicated that at high levels of spiritual intelligence, the relationship between self-criticism and suicidal ideation is weakened.The coefficient of determination demonstrated that the proposed model explained 70.3% of the variance in suicidal ideation.
Conclusion: Overall, the findings suggest that self-criticism may function as a cognitive risk factor contributing to suicidal ideation among adolescents, whereas spiritual intelligence may influence the strength of this association and serve as a protective psychological resource. These findings highlight the importance of considering cognitive processes and spiritual capacities in the development of preventive and psychological intervention programs targeting suicidal ideation among students.
Keywords: Self-Criticism, Spiritual Intelligence, Suicidal Ideation, Students, Structural Equation Modeling
Type of Study: Research(Original) |
Subject:
Psychology
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