Moderating Effect of Resilience: Thwarted Belongingness and Perceived Burdensomeness as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation

By : Y K Nagle, Akansha Gautam

Page No: 459-467

Abstract
Objectives: Current study investigated the relationship between perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness along with the moderating effect of resilience on suicidal ideation. Method: Measures of Resilience, Suicidal Ideation and two constructs of Interpersonal Needs Questionnaires were administered on 150 under graduate and post graduate students randomly selected from colleges. Results: Correlation and hierarchical regression analyses revealed that perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness were the predictors of suicidal ideation. The relationship between perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness with suicidal ideation was moderated by resilience. Conclusion: The study findings have important implications for the prevention of suicide, suggesting the suicide prevention programs, counseling centers, and psychology clinics in the colleges for their assessment and identification of individuals who may be at risk for engaging in suicidal ideation.

Authors :
Akansha Gautam : Scientist ‘D’, Wing - 3,West Block 6, Sector-1, Air HQ, R K Puram, New Delhi- 110022. 
Y K Nagle : Scientist ‘F’ — Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Ministry of Defence, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054