Hubungan Tingkat Stres Akademik terhadap Ide Risiko Bunuh Diri pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir di Unissula Selama Masa Penyelesaian Skripsi

Academic stress is a psychological pressure commonly experienced by final-year university students, particularly during the process of completing their undergraduate thesis. High academic demands, limited time, pressure to graduate on schedule, and various obstacles encountered during research may intensify students’ emotional burden. When left unmanaged, academic stress can escalate into more serious psychological problems, including suicidal ideation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between academic stress levels and suicidal ideation among final-year students at Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang. This research employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 180 respondents were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The research instruments consisted of the Perceived Academic Stress (PAS) scale to measure academic stress levels and the Adult Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (ASIQ) to assess suicidal ideation. Data analysis was conducted using the Spearman Rank correlation test. The results showed that the majority of students experienced high (49.4%) and very high (47.8%) levels of academic stress. Meanwhile, suicidal ideation was most commonly found in the mild category (42.8%), followed by the no-risk category (28.9%). The statistical test indicated a significance value of p = 0.021 with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.172, demonstrating a positive and significant relationship between academic stress and suicidal ideation. These findings indicate that higher levels of academic stress are associated with an increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts among final-year students. The study highlights the importance of mental health support, academic guidance, and accessible counseling services to mitigate psychological distress and reduce the risk of suicidal ideation during the thesis completion period.