Interpersonal Needs and Suicidality of Discharged Army Veterans

Joiner’s (2007) Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS) has shown promise in understanding the ongoing problem veteran suicide. Consistent with IPTS, it was hypothesized that perceived burdensomeness (PB) and thwarted belongingness (TB) would significantly predict suicidal ideation (SI), while acquired capability (AC) SI after controlling for effects PB TB on SI. It also Army veterans’ help-seeking intentions negatively PB, TB, AC veterans who had been discharged one or more years (n = 165) have higher than those less year 105). Data from 270 were collected. Measures included Needs Questionnaire-10, Acquired Capability Scale, Beck Scale Suicidal Ideation, General Help-Seeking Questionnaire. Results indicated significant predictors (R2 .36, F(2, 267) 74.66, p .000); neither nor predicted time since discharge positively F(1, 264) 31.84, .000) longer 1 levels recently (R2 .38, 268) 9.61, .002). are consistent literature support need further research regarding their behaviors.