title: Emphasis on autonomy and propensity for suicidal behavior in younger and older adults.
abstract: A cognitive style marked by emphasis on autonomy has been linked to negative outcomes throughout the life span. Two preliminary studies are presented that examined factors on a measure of autonomy (Personal Style Inventory-Revised) in relation to propensity for suicidal behavior (Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-14; SBQ-14). Perfectionism, B=.15, SE=0.03, p<.01, and Defensive Separation, B=.04, SE=0.01, p ≤ .01, predicted SBQ-14 in younger adults. Need for Control, B=.234, SE=0.10, p<.05, predicted SBQ-14 in older adults. Findings suggest that aspects of autonomy may be relevant to understanding suicidal behavior; however, more research is needed examining the association between autonomy and suicidal behavior in the context of depression. Nonetheless, these studies suggest a promising avenue for future research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. alisa_oriley@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: Alisa A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: O'Riley
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fiske
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D013694:Temperament; D055815:Young Adult