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Student Recognition of and Response to Suicidal Peers
Author(s) -
Lawrence Margaret T.,
Ureda John R.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
suicide and life‐threatening behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.544
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1943-278X
pISSN - 0363-0234
DOI - 10.1111/j.1943-278x.1990.tb00099.x
Subject(s) - psychology , affect (linguistics) , suicidal behavior , clinical psychology , social psychology , suicide prevention , poison control , medicine , medical emergency , communication
A survey of 1,131 university freshmen revealed that they were able to recognize suicidal behavior in their peers, but were unsure of a helpful response to make to them. A model of self‐efficacy, emotional comfort, knowledge of a helpful response, and knowledge of suicidal behavior predicted a student's intention to ask a suicidal peer directly, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” ( R 2 = .38). Results of the study suggest that suicide prevention programs for adolescents should include educational experiences such as modeling, skill training, and role playing to increase self‐efficacy and emotional comfort in affect‐laden situations.