Citation

Jeglic EL, Sharp IR, Chapman JE, Brown GK, Beck AT. Arch. Suicide Res. 2005; 9(2): 135-146.

Affiliation

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811110590903981

PMID

16020157

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between family history of suicide, negative problem solving orientation and suicide attempt status (multiple suicide attempters versus single suicide attempters). Suicide attempters with a family history of suicide were more likely to have multiple suicide attempts when compared to suicide attempters who did not have a family history of suicide. This relationship was consistent with a model in which the relationship between family history and suicide attempt status is mediated by negative problem solving. Results of this study are discussed as they pertain to the theory and treatment of suicide attempters.