Abstract

Problem Solving and Suicidality Among Prison Inmates: Another Look at State Versus Trait

Ivanoff A~~Smyth N J~~et al

Year: 1992 Source: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v.60, no.6, (December 1992), p.970-973 SIEC No: 19920893

The relationships between means-ends problem solving & suicidality among adult male inmates were examined. Using the Means-End Problem-Solving Procedure with 93 inmates, it was found that among inmates with a history of parasuicide, current suicidality did not affect problem-solving performance. Results of the study raise questions about the potentially unique relationships among suicidality, problem solving, depression, & hopelessness in incarcerated populations. (19 refs.)