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Optimism and Suicide Ideation Among Young Adult College Students

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Pages 177-185 | Published online: 22 Mar 2007

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Edward C. Chang, Olivia D. Chang, Támas Martos, Viola Sallay, Xiaoqing Li, Abigael G. Lucas & Jerin Lee. (2018) Does optimism weaken the negative effects of being lonely on suicide risk?. Death Studies 42:1, pages 63-68.
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Edward C. Chang, Olivia D. Chang, Tamás Martos, Viola Sallay, Alexandria S.-M. Najarian & Jerin Lee. (2017) Validity of the Frequency of Suicidal Ideation Inventory in Hungarian adults. Death Studies 41:4, pages 236-240.
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Collin L. Davidson & LaRicka R. Wingate. (2013) The glass half-full or a hopeful outlook: Which explains more variance in interpersonal suicide risk in a psychotherapy clinic sample?. The Journal of Positive Psychology 8:3, pages 263-272.
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Emily Burish, Melanie M. Wilcox, Elinita M. Pollard & K' Nadja Sims. (2023) Differentiating protective factors for transgender individuals who experience suicidality: The role of optimism as a mediator. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 30:3, pages 702-713.
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Poonam Mehta, Naval Garg, Moaz Gharib, Mehak & Busayamas Pimpunchat. (2023) Social support during COVID-19: Exploring the psychometric properties of the PSS-JSAS and its relationship with job search activities. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences 85, pages 101349.
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Yifeng Du, Olivia D. Chang, Mingqi Li & Misu Kwon. (2021) Beyond Fundamental Dimensions of Mood in Predicting Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Ideation in Victims of Interpersonal Violence: Examining the Role of Dispositional Optimism in Chinese Females With and Without Experience of Victimization. Violence Against Women 28:9, pages 2145-2162.
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Déjà N. Clement, LaRicka R. Wingate, Ashley B. Cole, Victoria M. O’Keefe, David W. Hollingsworth, Collin L. Davidson & Jameson K. Hirsch. (2020) The Common Factors of Grit, Hope, and Optimism Differentially Influence Suicide Resilience. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17:24, pages 9588.
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Chun-Yang Lee, Yi-Chen Chiang, An Li, Xian Li, Yao-Ting Wu, Yu-Jung Lin, Yuchen Zhao & Xiaoke Zhang. (2020) Influence of humor expression on suicidal ideation among adolescents: mediating effects of depressive emotion and positive emotion. BMC Psychiatry 20:1.
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Mei‐Chuan Wang, Y. Joel Wong, Pius N. Nyutu & Chu‐Chun Fu. (2020) Suicidality Protective Factors Among Black College Students: Which Cultural and Personal Resources Matter?. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development 48:4, pages 257-270.
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Nicolás Sánchez‐Álvarez, Natalio Extremera, Lourdes Rey, Edward C. Chang & Olivia D. Chang. (2020) Optimism and gratitude on suicide risk in Spanish adults: Evidence for doubling up or doubling down?. Journal of Clinical Psychology 76:10, pages 1882-1892.
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Nadia Barberis, Valeria Verrastro, Federica Papa & Maria Catena Quattropani. (2020) Suicidal ideation and psychological control in emerging adults: The role of trait EI. MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL'INFANZIA:2, pages 13-28.
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Maria Kovacs & Charles J. George. (2020) Maladaptive mood repair predicts suicidal behaviors among young adults with depression histories. Journal of Affective Disorders 265, pages 558-566.
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Abigael G. Lucas, Edward C. Chang, Jerin Lee & Jameson K. Hirsch. (2018) Positive Expectancies for the Future as Potential Protective Factors of Suicide Risk in Adults: Does Optimism and Hope Predict Suicidal Behaviors in Primary Care Patients?. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 18:1, pages 41-53.
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김윤희 & Myonguk Yang. (2018) An Exploratory Study on the Types of Perception of Survival Factors of Suicidal Risks among University Students: An Application of Q-Methodology. Korea Journal of Counseling 19:3, pages 313-340.
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Xiaojun Zhao & Changxiu Shi. (2018) The Relationship Between Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy and Core Self-Evaluation of College Students: The Mediation Effects of Suicidal Attitude. Frontiers in Psychology 9.
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Ana C. Villegas, Christina M. DuBois, Christopher M. Celano, Eleanor E. Beale, Carol A. Mastromauro, Jeremy G. Stewart, Randy P. Auerbach, Jeff C. Huffman & Bettina B. Hoeppner. (2018) A longitudinal investigation of the Concise Health Risk Tracking Self-Report (CHRT-SR) in suicidal patients during and after hospitalization. Psychiatry Research 262, pages 558-565.
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Lucas J.A. Kelberer, Morganne A. Kraines & Tony T. Wells. (2018) Optimism, hope, and attention for emotional stimuli. Personality and Individual Differences 124, pages 84-90.
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Elizabeth Yu, Jennifer Cheavens, Jennice Vilhauer & Wessel van Beek. 2018. A Positive Psychological Approach to Suicide. A Positive Psychological Approach to Suicide 183 208 .
Yeunjoo Chung & Elizabeth L. Jeglic. (2017) Detecting Suicide Risk Among College Students: A Test of the Predictive Validity of the Modified Emotional Stroop Task. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 47:4, pages 398-409.
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C. M. Celano, E. E. Beale, C. A. Mastromauro, J. G. Stewart, R. A. Millstein, R. P. Auerbach, C. A. Bedoya & J. C. Huffman. (2016) Psychological interventions to reduce suicidality in high-risk patients with major depression: a randomized controlled trial. Psychological Medicine 47:5, pages 810-821.
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Edward C. Chang, Tamás Martos, Viola Sallay, Olivia D. Chang, Kaitlin M. Wright, Alexandria S.-M. Najarian & Jerin Lee. (2016) Examining Optimism and Hope as Protective Factors of Suicide Risk in Hungarian College Students: Is Risk Highest Among Those Lacking Positive Psychological Protection?. Cognitive Therapy and Research 41:2, pages 278-288.
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Kenan Karbeyaz, Mehmet Toygar & Adnan Çelikel. (2016) Completed suicide among University student in Eskisehir, Turkey. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine 44, pages 111-115.
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Jeff C. Huffman, Julia K. Boehm, Scott R. Beach, Eleanor E. Beale, Christina M. DuBois & Brian C. Healy. (2016) Relationship of optimism and suicidal ideation in three groups of patients at varying levels of suicide risk. Journal of Psychiatric Research 77, pages 76-84.
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Amita Puri. (2016) Construction of a Test on Optimism Index: Peroma™ Perspective. Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry 5:6.
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Craig J. Bryan, Bobbie Ray-Sannerud & Elizabeth A. Heron. (2015) Psychological flexibility as a dimension of resilience for posttraumatic stress, depression, and risk for suicidal ideation among Air Force personnel. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science 4:4, pages 263-268.
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Daniel M. Kimmel. (2014) Effects of Adolescent Violent Victimization on Adult Depression. Society and Mental Health 4:3, pages 179-196.
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Dorian A. Lamis & Robert D. Dvorak. (2013) Mindfulness, Nonattachment, and Suicide Rumination in College Students: The Mediating Role of Depressive Symptoms. Mindfulness 5:5, pages 487-496.
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Peter C. Britton, Kimberly A. Van Orden, Jameson K. Hirsch & Geoffrey C. Williams. (2014) Basic Psychological Needs, Suicidal Ideation, and Risk for Suicidal Behavior in Young Adults. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 44:4, pages 362-371.
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Jeff C. Huffman, Christina M. DuBois, Brian C. Healy, Julia K. Boehm, Todd B. Kashdan, Christopher M. Celano, John W. Denninger & Sonja Lyubomirsky. (2014) Feasibility and utility of positive psychology exercises for suicidal inpatients. General Hospital Psychiatry 36:1, pages 88-94.
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Victoria M. O'Keefe & LaRicka R. Wingate. (2013) The Role of Hope and Optimism in Suicide Risk for American Indians/Alaska Natives. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 43:6, pages 621-633.
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Craig J. Bryan, Bobbie N. Ray-Sannerud, Chad E. Morrow & Neysa Etienne. (2013) Optimism Reduces Suicidal Ideation and Weakens the Effect of Hopelessness Among Military Personnel. Cognitive Therapy and Research 37:5, pages 996-1003.
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Raymond P. Tucker, LaRicka R. Wingate, Victoria M. O’Keefe, Adam C. Mills, Kathy Rasmussen, Collin L. Davidson & DeMond M. Grant. (2013) Rumination and suicidal ideation: The moderating roles of hope and optimism. Personality and Individual Differences 55:5, pages 606-611.
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Jacqueline Chin & Ronald R. Holden. (2013) Multidimensional Future Time Perspective as Moderators of the Relationships between Suicide Motivation, Preparation, and Its Predictors. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 43:4, pages 395-405.
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Edward C. Chang, Elizabeth A. Yu, Jenny Y. Lee, Jameson K. Hirsch, Yvonne Kupfermann & Emma R. Kahle. (2012) An Examination of Optimism/Pessimism and Suicide Risk in Primary Care Patients: Does Belief in a Changeable Future Make a Difference?. Cognitive Therapy and Research 37:4, pages 796-804.
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Chérie Moody & Nathan Grant Smith. (2013) Suicide Protective Factors Among Trans Adults. Archives of Sexual Behavior 42:5, pages 739-752.
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Jameson K. Hirsch, Jon R. Webb & Elizabeth L. Jeglic. (2011) Forgiveness, depression, and suicidal behavior among a diverse sample of college students. Journal of Clinical Psychology 67:9, pages 896-906.
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