ERIC Number: EJ733928
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Publication Date: 2005-Aug
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Comparison of Compensation and Capitalization Models When Treating Suicidality in Young Adults
Wingate, LaRicka R.; Van Orden, Kimberly A.; Joiner, Thomas E.; Williams, Foluso M.; Rudd, M. David
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v73 n4 p756-762 Aug 2005
The current study examined compensation and capitalization treatment models with specific reference to problem-solving appraisal and problem-solving treatment of suicidal behavior (M. D. Rudd, T. Joiner, & M. H. Rajab, 2000). A sample of 98 young adults (mean age = 22), who had recently attempted suicide or ideated about suicide to the degree that they came to clinical attention, were randomly assigned to either problem-solving or control treatment. Participants with poorer problem-solving appraisal at baseline responded better than did participants with greater problem-solving appraisal to problem-solving treatment at 6-month follow-up, as would be predicted by the compensation model. Results suggest that treatment of suicidality for individuals with problem-solving skill deficits may be most effective by targeting these deficits rather than capitalizing on strengths.
Descriptors: Young Adults, Suicide, Problem Solving, Prevention, Therapy, Comparative Analysis, Outcomes of Treatment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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