The Suicide Attitude Vignette Experience (SAVE): a Search for Sexual Stereotypes in the Perception of Suicidal Behavior

Using a modification of the Suicide Awareness Vignette Experience (SAVE), this study sought to examine the influence of the gender of the respondent & the gender of the protagonist on ratings of the rationality & appropriateness of suicide in response to personal crises. No sexual stereotypes were identified but respondents who were depressed or who had a history of suicidal preoccupation did view the choice of suicide as more rational & more appropriate. (3 refs.)