Psychometric Evaluation Of The Reasons For Living Inventory

Authors

Augustine Osman, University of Northern IowaFollow
Jody Gifford, University of Northern Iowa
Teresa Jones, University of Northern Iowa
Laura Lickiss, University of Northern Iowa
Joylene Osman, University of Northern IowaFollow
Rebecca Wenzel, University of Northern Iowa

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Psychological Assessment

Volume

5

Issue

2

First Page

154

Last Page

158

Abstract

This study examined the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Reasons for Living Inventory (RFL; Linehan, Goodstein, Nielsen & Chiles, 1983) in a sample of college students with a range of suicidal ideation and behaviors. An exploratory factor analysis of the 48-item RFL extracted 6 factors, similar to those described by Linehan et al. (1983). All coefficients alpha and item-subscale correlations were adequate. Additional nonclinical normative data are presented. Multivariate analysis of variance identified 3 significant discriminant functions for group separation. Correlational analyses provided information about the relationships between the RFL and other self-report measures of suicide risk and general psychopathology. Three RFL subscales were useful in predicting suicide risk and general psychopathology. Limitations and future research issues are discussed.

Department

Department of Psychology

Original Publication Date

1-1-1993

DOI of published version

10.1037/1040-3590.5.2.154

Recommended Citation

Osman, Augustine; Gifford, Jody; Jones, Teresa; Lickiss, Laura; Osman, Joylene; and Wenzel, Rebecca, "Psychometric Evaluation Of The Reasons For Living Inventory" (1993). Faculty Publications. 4472.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/4472