Faculty Publications
Title
Psychometric Evaluation Of The Reasons For Living Inventory
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
