Do close supportive relationships moderate the effect of depressive symptoms on suicidal ideation?

Murray, Aja Louise, McKenzie, Karen, Murray, Kara and Richelieu, Marc (2015) Do close supportive relationships moderate the effect of depressive symptoms on suicidal ideation? British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 44 (1). ISSN 0306-9885

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Abstract

Depressive symptoms, a lack of close supportive relationships and suicidal ideation are important risk factors for suicidal acts. Previous studies have primarily focused on the additive effects of close relationships and depressive symptoms on suicide risk. Here we explored whether, in addition, close relationships moderated the impact of depressive symptoms on suicidal ideation. An analysis of pre-existing data from 319 attendees at a student counselling service using moderated regression models indicated that when the student has close supportive relationships, the association between depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation is weaker than when he/she feels an absence of close relationships. This confirms the need to include enquiries about the presence of close relationships and depression as part of any suicide risk assessment.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Published online first 18-3-2015
Subjects:	C800 Psychology
Department:	Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Psychology
Depositing User:	Karen McKenzie
Date Deposited:	23 Mar 2015 09:24
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2019 17:27
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/21650

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