Testing the interpersonal theory of suicide in adolescents: A multi-wave longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is a major public health crisis among youth. Several prominent theories, including the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS), aim to characterize the factors leading from suicide ideation to action. These theories are largely based on findings in adults and require testing and elaboration in adolescents.

Methods

Data were examined from high-risk 13-18-year-old adolescents (N = 167) participating in a multi-wave, longitudinal study; 63% of the sample exhibited current suicidal thoughts or recent behaviors (n = 105). The study included a 6-month follow-up period with clinical interviews and self-report measures at each of the four assessments as well as weekly smartphone-based assessments of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Regression and structural equatio

SUBMITTER: Pagliaccio D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10799188 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature