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Katherine Musacchio Schafer1, Allison Daurio1, Juliana E French1
1Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|February 23, 2022
Summary
Anger is linked to suicidal ideation (SI) in both men and women. This study found that the connection between anger and SI remains consistent across genders, regardless of specific populations studied.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Suicidal ideation (SI) is a critical precursor to suicide attempts.
- The role of anger in SI is recognized but its relationship with gender requires further clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine gender differences in anger and SI.
- To investigate the cross-sectional relationship between anger and SI.
- To determine if gender moderates the anger-SI relationship in two distinct samples.
Main Methods:
- Study 1: Adults seeking treatment for excessive anger.
- Study 2: Undergraduates with a history of suicide attempts.
- Statistical analysis of anger levels, SI, and gender interactions.
Main Results:
- Anger was more prevalent in women in Study 1, but not in Study 2.
- SI levels did not differ by gender in either study.
- Anger and SI were positively correlated in both samples, with no gender moderation.
Conclusions:
- The association between anger and SI is robust and does not significantly differ between genders.
- Findings suggest anger is a relevant factor in SI across genders, irrespective of clinical or demographic background.
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