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Article
Publication Date
8-1-2014
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Associations between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness with current suicidal ideation and risk for suicidal behavior were examined. Two logistic regressions were conducted with a cross-sectional database of 440 university students to examine the association of need satisfaction with suicidal ideation and risk for suicidal behavior, while controlling for demographics and depressive symptoms. Suicidal ideation was reported by 15% of participants and 18% were found to be at risk for suicidal behavior. A one standard deviation increase in need satisfaction reduced the odds of suicidal ideation by 53%, OR (95% CI) = 0.47 (0.33–0.67), and the odds of being at risk for suicidal behavior by 50%, OR (95% CI) = 0.50 (0.37–0.69). Young adults whose basic psychological needs are met may be less likely to consider suicide and engage in suicidal behavior. Prospective research is needed to confirm these associations.
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Britton, Peter C.; Van Orden, Kimberly A.; Hirsch, Jameson K.; and Williams, Geoffrey C.. 2014. Basic Psychological Needs, Suicidal Ideation, and Risk for Suicidal Behavior in Young Adults. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Vol.44(4). 362-371. https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12074 ISSN: 1943-278X
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This document is an author manuscript from PMC. The publisher's final edited version of this article is available at Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior.