Citation

Fulginiti A, Frey LM. Death Stud. 2018; ePub(ePub): 1-8.

Affiliation

Kent School of Social Work , University of Louisville , Louisville , Kentucky , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2018.1504349

PMID

30285575

Abstract

Suicide-related disclosure enables improved risk management but disclosure motivations are understudied. This study identified reasons for and against disclosing suicidal thoughts and examined their link to future disclosure and interpersonal needs among 44 people receiving psychiatric care. The most endorsed reasons for disclosure (approach-motivations) included help-seeking, shared background, and catharsis. The most endorsed reasons against disclosure (avoidance-motivations) included fear of rejection, shame, and hospitalization. Higher mean approach motivation was associated with more disclosure intent and less burdensomeness. No associations with avoidance motivation were observed. Programming that seeks to orient people toward approach motivation holds promise for attenuating suicide risk.

Language: en