Abstract:
The study was created to explore how psychological elements such as emotional intelligence and assertiveness impact suicidal thoughts among University of Ibadan undergraduates. The study used a descriptive research design and sampled 300 students via Simple Random Sampling. Through questionnaires covering demographics, emotional intelligence, assertiveness, and suicidal ideation, data was collected and analyzed using regression analysis and correlation testing. The findings revealed that both emotional intelligence and assertiveness had a significant negative correlation with suicidal ideation. Together, these factors accounted for 28.5% of the variance in predicting suicidal thoughts, with assertiveness having a relatively higher impact. The study suggests counseling services and training interventions in educational settings to improve emotional well-being among students.
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