Socio-demographic variables and suicidal ideation, cognitive distortions, impulsivity and depression in young adults, Patna (Bihar) India

Background: Despite the widespread research work on suicidal ideation, cognitive distortion, impulsivity and depression from diverse perspectives, little research has directly examined the cognitive attributes underlying impulsive behaviour in adults. Aims and objectives: To study the socio- demographic variable and Suicidal ideation, Cognitive distortions, Impulsivity and Depression among young adults. Methods and Material: Three hundred youth were selected purposively from different college of Patna, Bihar & applied Suicidal Ideation Scale, Cognitive Distortion Scale, Impulsiveness Scale, Beck Depression Inventory. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 16.0 windows was used for statistical analysis. Results: There is significant positive correlation among suicidal ideation, cognitive distortion and depression where as there is negative correlation between suicidal ideation and impulsivity.