Modeling the Longitudinal Direct and Indirect Effects of Attitudes, Self‐Efficacy, and Behavioral Intentions on Practice Behavior Outcomes of Suicide Intervention Training

The purpose of this study was to use a longitudinal path analysis to test attitudes toward suicide prevention, self‐efficacy, and behavioral intentions as mediators/moderators of clinical skill development over time following suicide intervention training. Results support a direct effect of attitude...

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Published in:Suicide & life-threatening behavior 2017-08, Vol.47 (4), p.410-420
Main Authors: Osteen, Philip, Frey, Jodi M., Woods, MaKenna N., Ko, Jungyai, Shipe, Stacey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude
Attitudes
Behavior
Female
Health Personnel - education
Health Personnel - psychology
Humans
Intention
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Self Efficacy
Suicide - prevention & control
Suicide prevention
Suicides & suicide attempts
Training
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to use a longitudinal path analysis to test attitudes toward suicide prevention, self‐efficacy, and behavioral intentions as mediators/moderators of clinical skill development over time following suicide intervention training. Results support a direct effect of attitudes on practice behaviors and self‐efficacy, but no moderating effect. Self‐efficacy performed as a mediator of practice behaviors over time. Behavioral intention had a direct effect on practice behaviors and mediated the relationship between attitudes and practice behaviors. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
ISSN:0363-0234
1943-278X
DOI:10.1111/sltb.12288