Why young people do not kill themselves: The Reasons for Living Inventory for Adolescents

Author(s): Osman, A., Kopper, B. A., Barrios, F. X.

Journal/Book: J Clin Child Psychol. 2000; 29: 10 Industrial Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2262, USA. Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc. 177-187.

Abstract: Assessed the reliability, validity, and predictive power of a new measure, the Reasons for Living Inventory for Adolescents (RFL-A; Osman et al., 1998). A group of 206 (101 boys and 105 girls) adolescent psychiatric inpatients completed the RFL-A, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory for Adolescents (Butcher et al., 1992), and a packet of self-report measures. Additional information about the patients including diagnosis and suicide status were obtained from their medical records. It was determined that the RFL-A is a valid and reliable measure of adolescent suicide risk potential. Additionally, the RFL-A possesses better predictive power than the Beck Hopelessness Scale (Beck, Weissman, Lester, & Trexler, 1974). A discussion of the clinical and research utility of the RFL-A is included along with suggestions for future research.

Note: Article Gutierrez PM, No Illinois Univ, Dept Psychol, De Kalb,IL 60115 USA

Keyword(s): COLLEGE-STUDENT REASONS; PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES; SUICIDAL IDEATION; STAYING ALIVE; RISK-FACTORS; HOPELESSNESS; SAMPLE; SCALE; ATTITUDES; GOODNESS

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