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Citation |
Dhingra K, Boduszek D, O'Connor RC. Psychiatry Res. 2016; 239: 169-178. |
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Affiliation |
University of Glasgow, Institute of Health & Wellbeing, Academic Centre, Gartnavel Royal Hospital Glasgow, Glasgow G12 0XH, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Rory.OConnor@glasgow.ac.uk. |
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(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing) |
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27137980 |
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Abstract |
Suicidal behaviours are highly complex, multi-determined phenomena. Despite this, historically research has tended to focus on bivariate associations between atheoretical demographic and/or psychiatric factors and suicidal behaviour. The aim of this study was to empirically test the Integrated Motivational-Volitional model of suicidal behaviour using structural equation modelling. Healthy adults (N=1809) completed anonymous self-report surveys. The fit of the proposed model was good, and explained 79% of variance in defeat, 83% of variance in entrapment, 61% of variance in suicidal ideation, and 27% of variance in suicide attempts. All proposed paths were significant except for those between goal re-engagement and two factors of suicide resilience (Internal Protective and External Protective) and suicidal ideation; and impulsivity and discomfort intolerance and suicide attempts. These findings represent a preliminary step towards greater clarification of the mechanisms driving suicidal behaviour, and support the utility of basing future research on the Integrated Motivational-Volitional model of suicidal behaviour. Language: en |