TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in abused African American women
JO  - Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
A1  - Kaslow, Nadine J.
A1  - Thompson, Martie P.
A1  - Okun, Alexandra
A1  - Price, Andrew
A1  - Young, S.
A1  - Bender, Marnette
A1  - Wyckoff, Sarah
A1  - Twomey, Heather
A1  - Goldin, Jennifer
A1  - Parker, Rhian
SP  - 311
EP  - 319
VL  - 70
IS  - 2
N2  - This study examined risk and protective factors that differentiate low-income, abused African American women (N = 200) who attempted suicide from those who had never made a suicide attempt. Results from multivariate analyses revealed that numerous and/or severe negative life events, a history of child maltreatment, high levels of psychological distress and depression, hopelessness about the future, and alcohol and drug problems were factors associated with attempter status. Protective factors associated with nonattempter status included hopefulness, self-efficacy, coping skills, social support, and effectiveness in obtaining material resources. Culturally competent intervention approaches for abused women should target increasing their protective factors and reducing their risk factors to decrease the likelihood that these women engage in suicidal behavior.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-006X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -