Suicide, Hopelessness, and Social Desirability: A Test of an Interactive Model.

Holden, Ronald R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ404940

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Publication Date: 1989

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Suicide, Hopelessness, and Social Desirability: A Test of an Interactive Model.

Holden, Ronald R.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v57 n4 p500-04 Aug 1989

Examined relationships among suicidal indices, hopelessness, and social desirability of subjects (N=97) receiving treatment at psychiatric crisis intervention unit. Found hopelessness and measure of social desirability were significant indicators of suicidal manifestations. Results suggest that sense of general capability buffers link of hopelessness to suicidal behavior. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Depression (Psychology), Foreign Countries, Social Desirability, Suicide

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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