Using Multiple Regression Analyses to Uncover Patterns of Correlates of Grief Problems, Depression and Suicidal Ideation Among Suicide Bereaved Individuals. (June 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Feigelman, William; Cerel, Julie; Sheehan, Lindsay; Oexle, Nathalie
• Is Part Of: Omega. Volume 87:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 554
• Page End: 571
• Publication Date: 2023-06
• Subjects: suicide loss -- grief difficulties -- depression -- suicidal ideation -- personal growth; Death -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Bereavement -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Death -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Suicide -- Periodicals; 306.9
• DOI: 10.1177/00302228211024812
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0030-2228

Abstract

This analysis of a convenience sample survey of 195 suicide bereaved adults focuses on predictors of three important highly interrelated experiences among the suicide bereaved: grief problems, depression and suicidal thinking. Although each of these three experiences can be explained by a unique set of predictors, they share many commonalities. Several predictors stood out especially in either aggravating or alleviating these experiences: personal (or post-traumatic) growth, perceived social support, feelings of blameworthiness, perceived suicide stigma, years since loss and a respondent's mental health difficulties experienced prior to their suicide loss. We also review the clinical implications of these results.