Year: 2013 Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior.(2013).43(5):562Ð573. DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12039 SIEC No: 20130986

This study examined various functions of social support (i.e., tangible, esteem, belonging, and appraisal) were examined as protective factors for suicidal ideation in a sample of 273 active duty Air Force Security Forces personnel.