Author(s)

Matthew Liang

Corresponding Author

Matthew Liang

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to explore the causes and influencing factors of college students' suicide. First of all, based on theoretical analysis, from the perspective of economics, using the theory of cost-benefit and utility function and externality to analyze college students' suicide phenomenon. Secondly, nearly 100 data on college students' suicidal motives and tendencies were collected through questionnaires, and econometric models were used for logistic regression analysis. After fitting the results of the model and its tests in empirical analysis, we have obtained academic performance, professional satisfaction, physical health, interpersonal relationships, whether only children, family annual income, family economic difficulties, and family internal conflicts. Factors have a greater impact on college students' suicidal tendencies.

Keywords

Cost-benefit, Utility function, Discount model, Logistics regression analysis