Comparing the Internal Consistency, Overall Scores, and Response Patterns on the Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire–Revised in People With and Without Disabilities. (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lund, Emily M.; Nadorff, Michael R.; Galbraith, Kate; Thomas, Katie B.
• Is Part Of: Rehabilitation counseling bulletin. Volume 62:Number 2(2019:Jan.)
• Page Start: 108
• Page End: 120
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: assessment -- mental illness -- disability(ies) -- psychological aspects of -- disability(ies); Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 617.06
• DOI: 10.1177/0034355217728926
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-3552

Abstract

This study examined the internal consistency, overall mean scores, and response patterns of 485 American adults, including 92 who identified as people with disabilities, on the Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire–Revised (SBQ-R). The measure demonstrated acceptable internal consistency in both groups. Participants with disabilities had higher mean total scores as well as more concerning response patterns on SBQ-R items assessing suicide attempts, plans, recent suicidal ideation, and perceived likelihood of future suicide attempts.