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Rumination's effect on suicide ideation through grit and gratitude: A path analysis study.
Evan J White1, Morganne A Kraines1, Raymond P Tucker1
1Oklahoma State University, 116 North Murray Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA.
Psychiatry Research
|February 16, 2017
Summary
Brooding rumination, a thinking pattern, increases suicide risk by decreasing gratitude. However, brooding may predict suicide ideation only when grit levels are low, suggesting new suicide prevention targets.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Suicide ideation is a significant public health concern.
- Rumination, particularly brooding, is linked to increased suicide risk.
- Grit and gratitude are identified as protective factors against suicidal behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the indirect effects of rumination subtypes (brooding and reflection) on suicide ideation via grit and gratitude.
- To examine the moderating roles of grit and gratitude in the relationship between rumination and suicide ideation.
Main Methods:
- Conditional indirect effects path analysis was employed.
- The study examined the interplay between brooding, reflection, grit, gratitude, and suicide ideation.
Main Results:
- Brooding rumination showed an indirect relationship with suicide ideation mediated by gratitude.
- Brooding predicted suicide ideation only at lower levels of grit, indicating an interaction effect.
- Reflection interacted with gratitude to influence levels of grit.
Conclusions:
- Brooding rumination may elevate suicide risk by negatively impacting gratitude.
- Findings highlight gratitude and grit as crucial factors in suicide resilience.
- Cognitive-behavioral interventions targeting brooding and enhancing gratitude may offer effective suicide prevention strategies.
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