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The reasons for living inventory and a college population: Adolescent suicidal behaviors, beliefs, and coping skills
Author(s) -
Connell David K.,
Meyer Robert G.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(199107)47:4<485::aid-jclp2270470403>3.0.co;2-8
Subject(s) - suicidal ideation , psychology , clinical psychology , coping (psychology) , population , suicide prevention , psychiatry , depression (economics) , suicidal behavior , poison control , injury prevention , medicine , medical emergency , environmental health , economics , macroeconomics
The suicidal behavior of a college population ( N = 205) was assessed. Individuals were categorized into four groups: never suicidal, brief suicidal ideation, serious suicidal ideation, and parasuicidal. They also answered questions about why they would not choose suicide, on the Reasons For Living (RFL) Inventory. Depression, hopelessness, and social desirability scales also were presented. A significant difference existed between suicidal and nonsuicidal individuals on the RFL. Hopelessness and depression were found to be correlated significantly with suicidal behavior; social desirability was found to be high among those who were not suicidal and declined as suicidal behaviors became more severe.