title: Assessing protection from suicidal risk: psychometric properties of the suicide resilience inventory.
abstract: This study investigated psychometric properties of the Suicide Resilience Inventory-25 (SRI-25) in a diverse sample of 239 college students. Participants completed the SRI-25, Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the 3 dimensions described by SRI-25 authors (A. Osman et al., 2004): internal protective, emotional stability, and external protective. Correlations with the BHS (r = - .68) and SIQ (r = - .67) supported the scale's validity, although the external protective subscale and MSPSS were only moderately correlated (r = .47). Overall, the SRI-25's reliability and validity support its use in suicide research. Implications for exploring young adults' resilience in the face of suicidal thoughts via clinical interview or administration of the SRI-25 are discussed as they create an opportunity to potentially infuse hope, tap into strengths, and identify avenues for positive change.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Counseling Psychology & Counselor Education, P.O. Box 177364, Campus Box 106, Denver, CO 80217, USA. phil.rutter@cudenver.edu
authors.forename: Philip A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Rutter
authors.forename: Stacey
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Freedenthal
authors.forename: Augustine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Osman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004644:Emotions; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States