Suicidal ideation and behavior in youthful nonpsychiatric populations.

Administered the Suicidal Incidence Survey developed by the authors to a total of 352 music, psychology, engineering, and medical college students, and 128 Air Force basic trainees. Median age was 21 for students and 19 for military trainees. 18% of the Ss reported suicidal gestures or attempts, or serious suicidal ideation at some time in their lives, while 59% reported experience with suicidal behavior in others. Ss reporting serious suicidal behavior in the self reported significantly more suicidal behavior in others, including relatives. Significant subgroup differences suggest the possibility of a repression-sensitization continuum. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)