Research of Psychological Characteristics in the Case of Suicide

Abstract

Suicidal behavior is a lifelong global condition. The study was conducted to investigate the psychological characteristics of individuals who attempted suicide, had suicidal ideation and did not have suicidal ideation or attempt. 482 people between the ages of 18-55 participated in the study; 108 of whom were suicide attempter, 197 were suicidal ideation and 177 were non-ideator. Data was collected through Demographic-Information Form, Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire, Suicide Probability Scale, The Psychache Scale, State and Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, Acquired Capability for Suicide Scale-Fearlessness about Death and General Attitudes and Beliefs Scale Short Form. ANOVA was used to compare the means of three groups. Pearson Chi-Square and Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to examine the relationship between categorical variables and continuous variables. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the anger/impulsivity, interpersonal needs, perceived burden on others, acquired suicidal efficacy, depression and psychological pain scores of those who attempted suicide were higher than those who had suicidal ideation (p<.001). Participants with suicidal ideation had higher hopelessness, inhibited belonging, state and trait anxiety scores than participants without suicidal ideation (p<.05). In addition, more suicide attempts are observed in women and more suicidal ideation in men. The rate of those who do not receive psychological support and do not use psychiatric drugs in suicide attempts or thoughts is higher.