Effect of Social and family factors on committing suicide among university students in Iran

In all societies people of different ages and races commit suicide, and it is considered as one of the first ten causes of death. There may be several reasons for suicide and their recognition has always been of great importance for the authorities who are supposed to control it. In fact, committing suicide among the young people, especially university students is a great social problem. It is also a matter of concern for mental health specialists. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between social and family factors and the idea of committing suicide among university students in Iran. 100 university students ( 50 male, 50 female) from University of Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences were randomly selected and participated in the study. A 59 question demographic questionnaire about family situation, personal features and the idea of committing suicide and also a Beck questionnaire about depression and disappointment. The questionnaires are filled out in a private interview. The samples were taken randomly. So it was found out that the singles were more inclined to commit suicide than the married ones. Divorce, failure in education, and family background also increase it. Among the other increasing factors old age and female sex should be indicated.