Comparison of compensation and capitalization models when treating suicidality in young adults.
The current study examined compensation and capitalization treatment models with specific reference to problem-solving appraisal and problem-solving treatment of suicidal behavior (M. D. Rudd, T. Joiner, & M. H. Rajab, 2000). A sample of 98 young adults (mean age = 22), who had recently attempted suicide or ideated about suicide to the degree that they came to clinical attention, were randomly assigned to either problem-solving or control treatment. Participants with poorer problem-solving appraisal at baseline responded better than did participants with greater problem-solving appraisal to problem-solving treatment at 6-month follow-up, as would be predicted by the compensation model. Results suggest that treatment of suicidality for individuals with problem-solving skill deficits may be most effective by targeting these deficits rather than capitalizing on strengths.
Wingate
LaRicka R
LR
Department of Psychology, Florida State University, 32306, USA.
Van Orden
Kimberly A
KA
Joiner
Thomas E
TE
Williams
Foluso M
FM
Rudd
M David
MD
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011340:Problem Solving; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data