Date of Award
Spring 2022
Thesis Type
Open Access
Degree Name
Honors Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Sponsor
Stacey Dunn
Committee Member
Hilary Cooperman
Committee Member
Paul Harris
Abstract
Suicide can impact people from all walks of life, and for those who are vulnerable to circumstances that amplify suicidal ideation, prevention programs can be effective methods to provide relief and promote awareness to community members. The World Health Organization (2021) highlighted a global need for prevention programs targeted toward young people as suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 15-29. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of interactive theatre as a form of psychoeducation and suicide prevention for college students. This study found that interactive theatre had a positive impact as a form of suicide prevention. Participants demonstrated improved knowledge of key components of suicide prevention and their self-efficacy, in terms of willingness and confidence to intervene, significantly increased following the performance intervention.
Recommended Citation
Fawaz, Ghina, "Stardust in Cedar Forest: Suicide Prevention Through Interactive Theatre for College Students" (2022). Honors Program Theses. 185.
https://scholarship.rollins.edu/honors/185
Rights Holder
Ghina Fawaz