@article{ref1,
title="Self-efficacy to avoid suicidal action: factor structure and convergent validity among adults in substance use disorder treatment",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="2014",
author="Czyz, Ewa K. and Bohnert, Amy S. B. and King, Cheryl A. and Price, Amanda M. and Kleinberg, Felicia and Ilgen, Mark A.",
volume="44",
number="6",
pages="698-709",
abstract="Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at high risk of suicidal behaviors, highlighting the need for an improved understanding of potentially influential factors. One such domain is self-efficacy to manage suicidal thoughts and impulses. Psychometric data about the Self-Efficacy to Avoid Suicidal Action (SEASA) Scale within a sample of adults seeking SUD treatment (N = 464) is provided. Exploratory factor analysis supported a single self-efficacy construct. Lower SEASA scores, or lower self-efficacy, were reported in those with more severe suicidal ideation and those with more suicide attempts, providing evidence for convergent validity. Implications of measuring self-efficacy in the context of suicide risk assessment are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="10.1111/sltb.12101",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12101"
}