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.
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