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Impulsive suicidal behavior

C L Williams, J A Davidson, I Montgomery

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Impulsive suicidal behavior is common, with 40% of attempters acting on impulse (less than 5 minutes of premeditation). Impulsive attempters showed distinct characteristics compared to non-impulsive ones.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Suicidal behavior often involves impulsive actions.
    • Understanding the characteristics of impulsive attempts is crucial for intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of impulsive suicidal behavior.
    • To compare impulsive and non-impulsive attempters on various factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of two large, consecutive series of suicidal acts.
    • Classification of attempts based on premeditation time (less than 5 minutes for impulsive).
    • Comparison of demographic, motivational, and situational variables between groups.

    Main Results:

    • 40% of suicidal acts were classified as impulsive.

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  • Impulsive attempters reported lower depression levels.
  • Impulsive attempters were motivated by tension reduction and expected survival.
  • Witnessing of the act was more common in impulsive attempters.

    • Conclusions:

    • A significant portion of suicidal behavior is impulsive.
    • Impulsive attempters differ from non-impulsive attempters in key psychological and situational factors.
    • Findings highlight the need for rapid response in cases of potential impulsive suicidal acts.