Suicidal ideation, Cognitive distortions, Impulsivity and Depression among young adult in Patna, Bihar

By : Pallav Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Sateyendra Dutta Mishra

Page No: 99-109

Abstract
Despite the widespread research work on suicidal ideation, cognitive distortion, impulsivity and depression from diverse perspectives, little research has directly examined the cognitive attributes underlying impulsive behavior in adults. Aims and objectives of the study were to assess the relationship between Suicidal ideation, Cognitive distortions, Impulsivity and Depression among young adults. Three hundred youth were selected purposively from different college of Patna, Bihar. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 16.0 windows was used for statistical analysis. There were significant positive correlation among suicidal ideation, cognitive distortion and depression where as there is negative correlation between suicidal ideation and impulsivity.

Authors :
Pallav Kumar : Clinical Psychologist – District Mental Health Programe, Purnia, Bihar.
Pradeep Kumar : Consultant Psychiatric Social Work – State Institute of Mental Health, Pt, BD, Sharma Post Graduate Univeristy of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana
Sateyendra Dutta Mishra : Assistant Professor (Psychology) – B.N. College, Patna university Patna.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2020.15.01.8