Citation

Innamorati M, Pompili M, Ferrari V, Cavedon G, Soccorsi R, Aiello S, Mancinelli I, Lelli M, Tatarelli R. Individ. Differ. Res. 2006; 4(1): 51-56.

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(Copyright © 2006, Individual Differences Research Group)

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Reasons for Living Inventory (RFL). The participants, 407 Italian university students, carried out an italian adaptation of the RFL and answered a five-item self-report questionnaire to assess suicidal ideation and behavior in the last 12 months. We tested the adequacy of a six-factor model previously reported in literature by a Maximum Likelihood Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Fit indexes obtained were: χ2 (df = 1065) = 2646.56, p <.01; RMSEA =.06. All the sub-scales scores had discrete internal consistency, α ranging from.93 to.73. The discriminant analysis confirmed that the RFL factors can differentiate subjects with suicide attitudes in a non-clinical sample. To sum up, we can consider the RFL an acceptable instrument for suicidology group research in university students. ©2006 IDR Publishing Ltd. Co. All rights reserved.

Language: en