@article{ref1,
title="Problem-solving deficits in suicidal patients: trait vulnerability or state phenomenon?",
journal="Journal of consulting and clinical psychology",
year="1990",
author="Schotte, D. E. and Cools, J. and Payvar, S.",
volume="58",
number="5",
pages="562-564",
abstract="A diathesis-stress model has been proposed (Schotte & Clum, 1982, 1987), in which deficits in interpersonal problem-solving skills are said to predispose individuals under chronic stress to depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation. The present study examined the stability of interpersonal problem-solving skills in a short-term, longitudinal study of hospitalized suicide ideators (N = 36). The Ss displayed marked changes in depressive symptoms, state anxiety, hopelessness, and suicide intent over time, and these improvements were associated with improvements in interpersonal problem-solving skills. It is concluded that interpersonal problem-solving deficits may be a concomitant, rather than a cause, of depression, hopelessness, and suicide intent.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-006X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}