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  • 1Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115-2892, USA.

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|January 10, 2002
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The new Self-Harm Behavior Questionnaire (SHBQ) offers a valid and reliable method for assessing suicide-related behaviors and thoughts. This tool provides detailed clinical insights for researchers and clinicians working with young adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Suicide-related behaviors and thoughts require accurate assessment tools.
  • Existing instruments may lack detailed clinical information or ease of use.
  • A new self-report questionnaire was developed to address these needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the validity and reliability of the newly developed Self-Harm Behavior Questionnaire (SHBQ).
  • To determine the instrument's utility in assessing suicide-related behaviors and thoughts in young adults.

Main Methods:

  • The Self-Harm Behavior Questionnaire (SHBQ) was administered to 342 undergraduate psychology students.
  • Participants were divided into a severe suicidal ideation group (n=20) and a nonsuicidal control group (n=20).

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  • Subgroup and criterion-related validity analyses were conducted.

    • Main Results:

    • Preliminary analyses indicate the SHBQ is both valid and reliable.
    • The questionnaire effectively differentiates between individuals with and without severe suicidal ideation.
    • The instrument generates detailed clinical information suitable for diverse populations.

    Conclusions:

    • The Self-Harm Behavior Questionnaire (SHBQ) is a promising tool for clinicians and researchers.
    • Its ease of administration and scoring, coupled with data flexibility, enhances its clinical utility.
    • The SHBQ demonstrates strong potential for use with young adults in nonclinical settings.