PSYCHOPATHIC TENDENCIES AND SUICIDAL IDEATION: GENDER-BASED ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research examines the relationship between psychopathy and suicidal ideation, focusing on the gender differences in psychopathic tendencies. The objectives comprise exploring the positive link between psychopathy and suicidal ideation, determining the role of gender in developing the psychopathic tendencies. The study hypothesized positive correlations between antisocial factor of psychopathy and suicidal ideation, and negative correlation between callousness and suicidal ideation. Additionally, it hypothesized gender differences in psychopathy scores. Findings revealed that while antisocial factor of psychopathy correlated positively with suicidal ideation, callousness was negatively correlated with suicidal ideation but the relationship was not significant. Gender differences in psychopathy were not significant, contradicting the hypothesis. This study highlights the crucial role of educational institutions in addressing students' psychological needs, thereby preventing the development of psychopathic tendencies among them.

Keywords: Psychopathy, Suicidal Ideation, Gender