TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1990//
TI  - Problem-solving deficits in suicidal patients: trait vulnerability or state phenomenon?
JO  - Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
A1  - Schotte, D. E.
A1  - Cools, J.
A1  - Payvar, S.
SP  - 562
EP  - 564
VL  - 58
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-006X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -