Citation

Lin L, Zhang J. Arch. Suicide Res. 2015; 21(1): 73-82.

Affiliation

Institute of Development Psychology, Beijing Normal University , Beijing , China.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2015.1004478

PMID

25764273

Abstract

AIMS: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among impulsivity, mental disorder, and suicide with a sample of rural young Chinese.

METHODS: Subjects were 392 consecutively recruited male and female suicides aged 15-34 years and 416 community male and female controls of the same age range sampled in rural China. The case-control data were obtained using psychological autopsy method with structured and semi-structured instruments.

RESULTS: Dysfunctional impulsivity was a significant risk factor regardless of mental disorder in rural China.

CONCLUSIONS: Dysfunctional impulsivity is a potential area for further study of suicidal behavior. The suicide prevention efforts in rural China may address impulsivity.

Language: en