An analysis of suicidal ideation in a college sample.
Two studies were designed to develop and validate a model of current suicidal ideation. In Study 1, students that reported past suicide attempts (n = 48) were compared to controls (n = 49) on nine variables previously linked to suicidal behavior. In the resulting model, borderline personality characteristics and social support were found to correlate with current suicidal ideation, supporting a mediating model. In Study 2, the Borderline/Social Support (BTSS) model was validated in an independent sample. Implications for risk assessment, prevention and treatment of suicidal college students are discussed.
Jeglic
Elizabeth L
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, New York 10019, USA. ejeglic@jjay.cuny.edu
Pepper
Carolyn M
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Vanderhoff
Holly A
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Ryabchenko
Karen A
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000786:Anger; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D001883:Borderline Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011340:Problem Solving; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D000092864:Suicide Prevention