Beliefs About Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among Veterans Thinking About Suicide: A Qualitative Exploration Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior | Synapse
Beliefs About Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among Veterans Thinking About Suicide: A Qualitative Exploration Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior
Key Points
Explore veterans' beliefs about suicidal ideation and behaviors through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior.
Qualitative exploration of veteran experiences with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to frame findings.
Collection of in-depth personal accounts from veterans.
Identified complex beliefs about the significance of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Highlighted the need for tailored interventions based on individual veteran experiences.
Abstract
These results highlight the complexity of STB as well as targeted interventions that aim to understand the function and meaning of STB from a Veteran's individual experience.