Citation

Lockman JD, Servaty-Seib HL. Death Stud. 2015; 40(3): 154-164.

Affiliation

Purdue University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2015.1105325

PMID

26466919

Abstract

The interpersonal theory of suicide (ITS) posits that suicidal ideation is interpersonal in nature. More specifically, in the ITS, perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness are dynamic cognitive-affective interpersonal states that engender suicidal ideation. However, intrapersonal (i.e., within the self) existential protective factors for suicidal ideation, such as the ability to make meaning from stressful life events, remain relatively unexplored. We examined the degree to which interpersonal and intrapersonal variables contribute to the variance of suicidal ideation in college students (n = 165).

RESULTS indicated that students' meaning made of stress was negatively and uniquely associated with suicidal ideation after controlling for ITS interpersonal contributions.

Language: en