Het Verband tussen Negatieve Afhankelijke Levensgebeurtenissen en Suïcidaliteit en de Invloed van Copingstrategieën

Abstract

This study examined the relation between negative dependent life events and suicidal risk of adolescents. Thereby, the influence of adaptive and maladaptive coping on this relationship was examined. Surveys were completed by adolescents at five different secondary schools (N = 287, mean age = 13.5 years, SD = .612, 56.5% boys). Negative dependent life events were assessed by the use of the ALEQ-R, suicidal risk was measured by the VOZZ-SCREEN and adaptive and maladaptive coping were assessed by the CERQ. Regression analysis was used to analyze data. A higher level of negative dependent life events resulted in a higher risk of suicide. A maladaptive coping style strengthened this relationship. An adaptive coping style did not have a significant influence in this study. These results suggest the importance of detecting the experienced negative life events among adolescents to prevent suicidal risks. Additionally, prevention programs have to focus on reducing maladaptive coping strategies. Future research should investigate the role of other factors that can influence the relationship between negative life events and suicidal risk.