scholarly journals Prospective Study of Major Loss Life Events and Risk for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 436-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie S. Daniel ◽  
David B. Goldston ◽  
Alaattin Erkanli ◽  
Nicole Heilbron ◽  
Joseph C. Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Major Loss ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

Suicide Resilience Inventory–25: Development and Preliminary Psychometric Properties

2004 ◽  
Vol 94 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1349-1360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustine Osman ◽  
Peter M. Gutierrez ◽  
Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp ◽  
Felicia Dix-Richardson ◽  
Francisco X. Barrios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Principal Axis ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Principal Axis Factor Analysis ◽  
Total Inventory ◽  
Correlated Factors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors ◽  
Principal Axis Factor

This manuscript describes the development of the Suicide Resilience Inventory–25, used to assess factors that help defend against suicidal thoughts and behaviors. We used multiple sources to generate and evaluate initial items (Study 1), then conducted an iterated principal-axis factor analysis with data from a combined sample of 540 adolescents and young adults. This identified three correlated factors, named Internal Protective, Emotional Stability, and External Protective. Estimated alpha for the total inventory and scales was high (.90 to .95). In Study 1, scores on the inventory significantly differentiated between the responses of adolescents and young adults. In Study 2, the inventory scores significantly differentiated between participants who reported (a) no prior suicide thoughts or attempts (145 men and 153 women), (b) brief suicidal thoughts (55 men and 110 women), and (c) prior suicide plans or attempts (22 men and 55 women). Results of the two studies suggest the inventory is useful for assessing the construct of suicide resilience in terms of these three operationally defined dimensions.

scholarly journals Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors and Their Associations With Transitional Life Events in Men and Women: Findings From an International Web-Based Sample

10.2196/18383 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. e18383
Author(s):  
Alyssa Clare Milton ◽  
Tracey A Davenport ◽  
Frank Iorfino ◽  
Anna Flego ◽  
Jane M Burns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Life Event ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

Background Although numerous studies have demonstrated sex differences in the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB), there is a clear lack of research examining the similarities and differences between men and women in terms of the relationship between STB, transitional life events, and the coping strategies employed after experiencing such events when they are perceived as stressful. Objective This study aims to examine the differences between men’s and women’s experiences of STB, sociodemographic predictors of STB, and how coping responses after experiencing a stressful transitional life event predict STB. Methods A web-based self-report survey was used to assess the health and well-being of a voluntary community-based sample of men and women aged 16 years and older, living in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who were recruited using web-based social media promotion and snowballing. Results In total, 10,765 eligible web-based respondents participated. Compared with men, a significantly greater proportion of women reported STB (P<.001) and endorsed experiencing a transitional life event as stressful (P<.001). However, there were no gender differences in reporting that the transitional life event or events was stressful for those who also reported STB. Significant sociodemographic adjusted risk factors of STB included younger age; identifying as a sexual minority; lower subjective social connectedness; lower subjective intimate bonds; experiencing a stressful transitional life event in the past 12 months; living alone (women only); not being in employment, education, or training (women only); suddenly or unexpectedly losing a job (men only); and experiencing a relationship breakdown (men only). Protective factors included starting a new job, retiring, having a language background other than English, and becoming a parent for the first time (men only). The results relating to coping after experiencing a self-reported stressful transitional life event in the past 12 months found that regardless of sex, respondents who reported STB compared with those who did not were less likely to engage in activities that promote social connections, such as talking about their feelings (P<.001). Coping strategies significantly explained 19.0% of the STB variance for men (F16,1027=14.64; P<.001) and 22.0% for women (F16,1977=36.45; P<.001). Conclusions This research highlights multiple risk factors for STB, one of which includes experiencing at least one stressful transitional life event in the past 12 months. When individuals are experiencing such events, support from services and the community alike should consider using sex-specific or targeted strategies, as this research indicates that compared with women, more men do nothing when experiencing stress after a transitional life event and may be waiting until they experience STB to engage with their social networks for support.

scholarly journals Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors and Their Associations With Transitional Life Events in Men and Women: Findings From an International Web-Based Sample (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa Clare Milton ◽  
Tracey A Davenport ◽  
Frank Iorfino ◽  
Anna Flego ◽  
Jane M Burns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Life Event ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

BACKGROUND Although numerous studies have demonstrated sex differences in the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB), there is a clear lack of research examining the similarities and differences between men and women in terms of the relationship between STB, transitional life events, and the coping strategies employed after experiencing such events when they are perceived as stressful. OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine the differences between men’s and women’s experiences of STB, sociodemographic predictors of STB, and how coping responses after experiencing a stressful transitional life event predict STB. METHODS A web-based self-report survey was used to assess the health and well-being of a voluntary community-based sample of men and women aged 16 years and older, living in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who were recruited using web-based social media promotion and snowballing. RESULTS In total, 10,765 eligible web-based respondents participated. Compared with men, a significantly greater proportion of women reported STB (<i>P</i>&lt;.001) and endorsed experiencing a transitional life event as stressful (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). However, there were no gender differences in reporting that the transitional life event or events was stressful for those who also reported STB. Significant sociodemographic adjusted risk factors of STB included younger age; identifying as a sexual minority; lower subjective social connectedness; lower subjective intimate bonds; experiencing a stressful transitional life event in the past 12 months; living alone (women only); not being in employment, education, or training (women only); suddenly or unexpectedly losing a job (men only); and experiencing a relationship breakdown (men only). Protective factors included starting a new job, retiring, having a language background other than English, and becoming a parent for the first time (men only). The results relating to coping after experiencing a self-reported stressful transitional life event in the past 12 months found that regardless of sex, respondents who reported STB compared with those who did not were less likely to engage in activities that promote social connections, such as talking about their feelings (<i>P&lt;</i>.001). Coping strategies significantly explained 19.0% of the STB variance for men (<i>F</i><sub>16,1027</sub>=14.64; <i>P</i>&lt;.001) and 22.0% for women (<i>F</i><sub>16,1977</sub>=36.45; <i>P</i>&lt;.001). CONCLUSIONS This research highlights multiple risk factors for STB, one of which includes experiencing at least one stressful transitional life event in the past 12 months. When individuals are experiencing such events, support from services and the community alike should consider using sex-specific or targeted strategies, as this research indicates that compared with women, more men <i>do nothing</i> when experiencing stress after a transitional life event and may be waiting until they experience STB to engage with their social networks for support.

Differences in Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Three Racial Groups

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Brooke A. Ammerman ◽  
Martha K. Fahlgren ◽  
Kristen M. Sorgi ◽  
Michael S. McCloskey
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Racial Groups ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

Abstract. Background: Despite being a major public health concern, it is unclear how suicidal thoughts and behaviors differentially impact separate racial groups. Aims: The aim of the current study was to examine the occurrence of nonlethal suicide events, in addition to suicide attempt characteristics and factors contributing to suicide attempts. Method: A final sample of 7,094 undergraduates from a large northeastern university, identifying as members of three racial groups (White [67.30%], Black [17.30%], and Asian [15.40%]), completed online questionnaires. Results: White participants reported increased likelihood of endorsing lifetime suicidal ideation and plan, whereas Black participants reported decreased likelihood of these events; no differences were found in rates of lifetime suicide attempts. Black participants' suicidal behavior may involve greater ambivalence of intent. A higher proportion of Asian participants endorsed interpersonal factors as contributing to their suicide attempts, whereas a greater percentage of White participants reported internal contributing factors. Limitations: Findings are limited by the sample size and assessment of lifetime suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Conclusion: The findings present a more nuanced look at attitudes and actions related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may inform future research and risk assessment procedures.

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