Comparison of Compensation and Capitalization Models When Treating Suicidality in Young Adults

The current study examined compensation and capitalization treatment models with specific reference to problem-solving appraisal and problem-solving treatment of suicidal behavior (M. D. Rudd, T. Joiner, & M. H. Rajab, 2000). A sample of 98 young adults (mean age = 22), who had recently attempte...

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Published inJournal of consulting and clinical psychology Vol. 73; no. 4; pp. 756 - 762
Main Authors Wingate, LaRicka R, Van Orden, Kimberly A, Joiner, Thomas E, Williams, Foluso M, Rudd, M. David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Psychological Association 01.08.2005
Subjects
Adult
Comparative Analysis
Female
Humans
Male
Outcomes of Treatment
Prevention
Problem Solving
Psychotherapy - methods
Suicide
Suicide, Attempted - prevention & control
Suicide, Attempted - statistics & numerical data
Therapy
Young Adults
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Summary:The current study examined compensation and capitalization treatment models with specific reference to problem-solving appraisal and problem-solving treatment of suicidal behavior (M. D. Rudd, T. Joiner, & M. H. Rajab, 2000). A sample of 98 young adults (mean age = 22), who had recently attempted suicide or ideated about suicide to the degree that they came to clinical attention, were randomly assigned to either problem-solving or control treatment. Participants with poorer problem-solving appraisal at baseline responded better than did participants with greater problem-solving appraisal to problem-solving treatment at 6-month follow-up, as would be predicted by the compensation model. Results suggest that treatment of suicidality for individuals with problem-solving skill deficits may be most effective by targeting these deficits rather than capitalizing on strengths.
ISSN:0022-006X
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/0022-006X.73.4.756