@article{ref1,
title="Clinical and psychosocial profiles of Asian immigrants who repeatedly attempt suicide",
journal="Crisis",
year="2015",
author="Chung, Irene W. and Caine, Eric D. and Barron, Charles T. and Badaracco, Mary A.",
volume="36",
number="5",
pages="353-362",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Persons who repeatedly attempt suicide comprise a highly distressed population that warrants the understanding of risk and protective factors in assessment and treatment. There is a dearth of literature on Asian immigrants' suicidal behavior. AIMS: The study aimed to capture the clinical and psychosocial profiles of Asian immigrants who made repeated suicide attempts. <br><br>METHOD: We utilized retrospective chart reviews (n = 44) and in-person interviews (n = 12) in two urban public hospitals. <br><br>RESULTS: The study samples shared major suicide risk factors identified in studies of other populations. Participants of the interview sample suffered from a pervasive sense of hopelessness stemming from social isolation, self-stigma, feelings of failure in their life roles, and perceptions of rejection by their families. Conversely, psychological well-being - feeling cared for and able to reciprocate care for others - appeared to be a protective factor for participants who improved in their functioning and recovery. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The study lays the groundwork for further research on suicide risk and protective factors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0227-5910",
doi="10.1027/0227-5910/a000334",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000334"
}