A longitudinal test of the predictions of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behaviour for passive and active suicidal ideation in a large community-based cohort

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS) aims to elucidate the key antecedents of suicide deaths. Limited research has tested the IPTS in a community setting, and very little longitudinal research has been conducted. The current study longitudinally tested the predictions of the IPTS for suicidal ideation in a large population-based sample. METHODS: The PATH through Life study assesses three age cohorts (20's, 40's, …

Authors

Batterham PJ; Walker J; Leach LS; Ma J; Calear AL; Christensen H

Journal

Journal of Affective Disorders, Vol. 227, , pp. 97–102

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

2 2018

DOI

10.1016/j.jad.2017.10.005

ISSN

0165-0327

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Jennifer Walker

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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