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State and trait depression and suicidality.

D Lester1

  • 1Psychology Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA.

Psychological Reports
|November 27, 1999
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Current depression predicts current suicidal thoughts, while depressive personality traits predict past suicidal ideation in undergraduates. This research highlights distinct temporal links between depression and suicidal ideation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Depression and suicidal ideation are significant public health concerns.
  • Understanding the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation is crucial for intervention.
  • Previous research suggests a link, but the temporal dynamics require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the predictive relationship between current depression and current suicidal ideation.
  • To examine the predictive relationship between depressive personality traits and prior suicidal ideation.
  • To differentiate the temporal associations of depression and personality on suicidal ideation.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 68 undergraduate students participated in the study.

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  • Current depression scores were assessed.
  • Depressive personality trait scores were assessed.
  • Current and prior suicidal ideation were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Current depression scores significantly predicted current suicidal ideation.
    • Depressive personality scores significantly predicted prior suicidal ideation.
    • These findings suggest distinct temporal relationships for different aspects of depression.

    Conclusions:

    • Current depressive symptoms are associated with immediate suicidal ideation.
    • Depressive personality traits may be indicative of a history of suicidal ideation.
    • These distinctions are important for assessing suicide risk and developing targeted interventions.