Relatively little research has focused on the role that positive psychological characteristics,
such as optimism, might play in the mitigation of stressors and reduction of psychopathology …

To test the hypothesis that higher levels of optimism reduce the association between
hopelessness and suicidal ideation, 284 college students completed selfreport measures of …

Suicide risk is an issue of increasing concern among military personnel. To date, most
studies have focused on identifying risk factors for suicide in military personnel, but have by …

An integrative model involving optimism/pessimism and future orientation as predictors of
suicide risk (viz., depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior) was tested in a sample of …

Optimism has been associated with reduced suicidal ideation, but there have been few
studies in patients at high suicide risk. We analyzed data from three study populations (total …

Given that college students may be at increased risk for suicide, it is important to conduct
research that could guide suicide prevention efforts on college campuses. Although much …

A specific model involving optimism and hope as predictors of suicide risk, namely,
depressive symptoms and suicide ideation, was tested in a sample of 508 (242 male and …

Positive psychology is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of suicidal
behavior. Its focus on the study of human strengths and virtues provides a fruitful avenue for …

Background: Individuals experiencing negative and potentially traumatic life events are at
increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors; however, suicidal outcomes are not …

A possible relationship between Joiner's (2005) interpersonal‐psychological theory of
suicidal behavior and optimism was investigated by examining the ability of optimism to act …