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Italian validation of the ACSS-FAD in a sample of university students

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

F. Dolenz ,
S. Magliocca ,
A. Silva ,
F. Madeddu  and
R. Calati
F. Dolenz
Affiliation:
Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Rapallo (GE), Italy
S. Magliocca
Affiliation:
Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Barlassina, Italy
A. Silva
Affiliation:
Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Romanengo, Italy
F. Madeddu
Affiliation:
Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
R. Calati*
Affiliation:
Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy Psychiatry, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Suicide is one of the most relevant cause of death especially in young populations. The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (Joiner, 2005) is an important contribution tends to explain variability in suicidal behavior, particularly the difference between suicidal ideation and suicide attempt.

Objectives

This study aimed at the Italian validation of the Acquired Capability for Suicide Scale – Fearlessness About Death (ACSS-FAD), assessing fearlessness about death, one of the facets of the acquired capability (AC) to commit suicide as postulated by the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide by Thomas Joiner.

Methods

This cross-sectional research was conducted on a sample of university students (n = 458) assessed with a battery including ACSS-FAD. The sample was evaluated for the presence of suicidal ideation and suicide risk. Factor structure, internal consistency and convergent/divergent validity of the scale were assessed.

Results

One-factor structure with good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α: 0.84) was derived. ACSS-FAD correlated with suicidal ideation and suicidal risk, and there was a tendency towards significance considering its capacity to discriminate between those who had a history of suicide attempts and those who did not. 4.1% of the sample attempted suicide at least one time. The tool showed good convergent/discriminant validity results, but the relationship between ACSS-FAD and pain needs further investigations.

Conclusions

ACSS-FAD seems to be a useful and valid measure of fearlessness about death especially in young adults, which could be really important to enhance suicide risk assessment.

Conflict of interest

No significant relationships.

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European Psychiatry , Volume 64 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2021 , pp. S592
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