Citation

Abdel-Khalek AM, Lester D. Suicide Stud. 2022; 3(2): 42-44.

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(Copyright © 2022, David Lester)

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Abstract

The aims of the present study were to explore whether the responses to single- item scales could predict suicidality. A sample of 309 Egyptian college students responded to the following self-rating items: physical health, mental health, happiness, satisfaction with life and religiosity, as well as a suicidal behavior scale. Whereas mental health and satisfaction with life predicted suicidal behavior in women, only physical health predicted suicidal in men.

Methodologically sound research into suicidal behavior requires the use of measures and scales that have proven reliability and validity. Often, these questionnaires have many items, and completing them requires a good deal of time. For clinical evaluation, say, of a client, administration of such scales hinders the establishment of good rapport with the client. The present study explores to what extent the use of questions using a simple rating scale can predict suicidal inclinations.

Language: en