Abstract
Childhood Stress Leads to Later Suicidality via its Effect on Cognitive Functioning
Yang B~~Clum G A
This study examined child maltreatment, family instability, & poor general family environment as early negative life events, & examined self-esteem, locus of control, hopelessness, & problem-solving deficits as cognitive factors. A series of structural equation analyses indicated that early negative life events have a mild impact on suicidal behaviour, but a stronger impact on cognitive deficits, which in turn have a strong impact on suicidal behaviour. (70 refs.)