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Social problem solving moderates emotion reactivity in predicting suicide ideation among college students
Arthur M Nezu1, Christine Maguth Nezu1, Jessica Stern1,2
1Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|November 9, 2023
Summary
Effective social problem solving (SPS) can reduce suicide ideation (SI) in college students experiencing high emotion reactivity (ER). This suggests SPS skills are protective against suicidal thoughts, even under stress.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- High emotion reactivity (ER) is linked to increased risk of suicide ideation (SI).
- Social problem-solving (SPS) skills may buffer the impact of ER on SI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if social problem solving (SPS) moderates the relationship between emotion reactivity (ER) and suicide ideation (SI) in college students.
Main Methods:
- 200 college students completed self-report measures of SI, ER, and SPS.
- Regression and slope analyses were used to examine the moderating effect of SPS.
Main Results:
- Social problem solving (SPS) significantly moderated the association between emotion reactivity (ER) and suicide ideation (SI).
- Higher SPS skills were associated with lower SI, particularly when ER was high.
- An exploratory analysis indicated individuals with a history of suicide attempts reported higher ER, lower SPS, and higher SI.
Conclusions:
- Effective social problem solving (SPS) can mitigate the risk of suicide ideation (SI) in college students with high emotion reactivity (ER).
- SPS interventions may be valuable for suicide prevention strategies in college populations.
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