Abstract

This study investigated perceived influence of stress and self-esteem on suicide Ideation among first year undergraduates of Benue State Univeristy, Makurdi. Using a descriptive survey design; the study adopted purposive sampling technique to select 402first year undergraduates (208 males and 194 females) from all the 7 faculties of Benue state University, Makurdi. Rosenberg self-esteem scale, Becks’ Suicide Ideation Inventory and Life Experiences Survey (LES) were used for data collection and Linear regression was used to analyse data collected. The result also revealed that Self-esteem significantly predicted Suicide Ideation among Undergraduates of Benue State University, Makurdi. [β = .205, P<.0. Among the recommendation is the fact that Lots of awareness and knowledge about suicidal ideation should be created in order to provide a guideline for possible prevention program or treatments for those students who are experiencing the ideas of suicidal ideation. This study came to existence as an attempt to raise the awareness about suicidal ideations' risk factors and prevention so that university students in crisis may be recognized and helped.