Citation

Connell DK, Meyer RG. J. Clin. Psychol. (Hoboken) 1991; 47(4): 485-489.

Affiliation

University of Louisville.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1939691

Abstract

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.

Language: en