Citation

Arffa S. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 1983; 13(2): 109-122.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6659007

Abstract

This article reviews the literature related to studies measuring various cognitive properties in suicidal patients. It provides a structural framework with which to classify the studies, and employs the categories of suicidal logic, cognitive style, social cognition, and cognitive control. The methodological issues discussed include: sample characteristics, operational definitions of suicidal behaviors, use of appropriate control groups, and the temporal nature of assessment. Improvements in experimental design are suggested for use in future research.