Title: Transforming Minds: The Impact of Cognitive Reframing Therapy on Suicidal Ideation in Socially Frustrated Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Sylvester Umanhonlen and Rotimi Adebayo Animashaun
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Pages: 76-83
Publication Date: 2025/05/28
Abstract:
This study examined the effect of Cognitive Reframing Therapy (CRT) on suicidal ideation among socially frustrated in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. A total of 60 adolescents were randomly selected from two public secondary schools in Ibadan South-West and Ibadan North-East Local Government Areas. Participants were identified as socially frustrated using the Social Frustration Scale (SFS) and as experiencing suicidal ideation using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire-Junior (SIQ-JR). Thirty participants received CRT over an eight-week period, while the other 30 served as a control group with no intervention. Data were collected at pre-test and post-test stages, with Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) employed to analyse the differences in suicidal ideation between the two groups, controlling for pre-test scores. Results indicated that CRT had a significant main effect on reducing suicidal ideation, with participants in the experimental group showing substantial reductions in suicidal thoughts. The findings underscore the efficacy of CRT in addressing suicidal ideation among socially frustrated adolescents. The study suggests that CRT, with its focus on cognitive restructuring, can be effectively integrated into mental health interventions for adolescents facing social frustration. Recommendations include further exploration of CRT's potential in diverse school settings, as well as integrating this therapeutic approach in the development of school-based mental health programmes.