@article{ref1,
title="Perceived burdensomeness as an indicator of suicidal symptoms",
journal="Cognitive therapy and research",
year="2006",
author="Van Orden, K.A. and Lynam, M.E. and Hollar, D. and Joiner Jr., T.E.",
volume="30",
number="4",
pages="457-467",
abstract="The Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicidal Behavior proposes precursors to serious suicidality, including the perception that one is a burden on loved ones. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the association of perceived burdensomeness and key suicide-related variables in 343 adult outpatients of the Florida State University Psychology Clinic (187 female; 156 male). Participants completed the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation and the Beck Depression Inventory, as well as items on perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness. Perceived burdensomeness remained a significant predictor of suicidality indicators (i.e., attempt status and BSSI scores) above and beyond the contribution one of the most robust predictors of suicidality, hopelessness. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that both burdensomeness and hopelessness display predictive power with regards to suicidal behavior and that perceived burdensomeness displayed the signature of a resilient suicide risk factor. Thus, targeting perceived burdensomeness in the assessment of suicidal behavior may aid in treatment and prevention efforts. © 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0147-5916",
doi="10.1007/s10608-006-9057-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10608-006-9057-2"
}