Citation

Klibert JJ, Luna A, Miceli M. J. Gay Lesbian Ment. Health 2019; 23(1): 27-44.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/19359705.2018.1518795

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examined the effects of "savoring the moment" (the ability to generate, maintain, and extend positive emotions) on the relationship between negative emotions and suicidal behavior in a sample of gender and sexual minorities (GSM). Savoring the moment moderated the associated effects of negative emotions on suicidal behavior; the relationship between negative emotions and suicidal behaviors ceased at higher levels of savoring the moment. Our finding offers preliminary evidence for savoring as a buffer to suicide among subpopulations of GSM individuals. Our findings also provide some insights into the use of positive psychological interventions in GSM suicide prevention efforts.

Language: en

Keywords

Gender and sexual minorities; negative emotions; positive psychology; savoring; suicidal behavior