Citation

Martin JS, Ghahramanlou-Holloway M, Englert DR, Bakalar JL, Olsen C, Nademin EM, Jobes DA, Branlund S. Arch. Suicide Res. 2013; 17(2): 148-160.

Affiliation

Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology , Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences , Bethesda , Maryland , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2013.776456

PMID

23614487

Abstract

Life stressor precipitants and communications of distress and suicide intent were examined among a sample of United States Air Force (USAF) married versus unmarried suicide decedents. A total of 100 death investigations conducted by the Office of Special Investigations on active duty USAF suicides occurring between 1996 and 2006 were retrospectively reviewed. Married decedents were twice as likely 1) to have documented interpersonal conflict 24 hours prior to suicide and 2) to have communicated suicide intent to peers or professionals. Themes of distress communication for all decedents were intrapersonal (perceived stress, depression, psychological pain) and interpersonal (thwarted belongingness, rejection, loneliness). Suicide prevention programs and policies are encouraged to adapt efforts to the unique needs of married and unmarried individuals.

Language: en