@article{ref1,
title="Connectedness and Perceived Burdensomeness among Adolescents at Elevated Suicide Risk: An Examination of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicidal Behavior",
journal="Archives of suicide research",
year="2015",
author="Opperman, Kiel and Czyz, Ewa K. and Gipson, Polly Y. and King, Cheryl A.",
volume="19",
number="3",
pages="385-400",
abstract="OBJECTIVE- The interpersonal theory of suicidal behavior emphasizes the constructs of perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and acquired capacity, which warrant investigation in adolescents at-risk for suicide due to interpersonal stressors. <br><br>METHODS- This study examined one component of the interpersonal theory of suicidal behavior, &quot;suicidal desire&quot; (suicidal ideation), in 129 adolescents (12-15 years) recruited from a general medical emergency department who screened positive for bully victimization, bully perpetration, or low interpersonal connectedness. <br><br>RESULTS- Greater perceived burdensomeness combined with low family connectedness was a significant predictor of suicidal ideation. <br><br>CONCLUSION- This suggests the importance of addressing connectedness and perceptions of burdensomeness in prevention and early intervention efforts with at-risk adolescents.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1381-1118",
doi="10.1080/13811118.2014.957451",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2014.957451"
}