Standardization of Reasons for Living Inventory for adolescents: Diagnosis, appraisal, therapy and rehabilitation of people who attempt to suicide

Objectives: In this study, assessed the reliability, validity, and predictive power of a new version of the Reasons for Living Inventory for Adolescents (RFL–A; Osman et al., 1998) among Iranian Adolescents in the city of Kermanshah. Methods: To examine this study A group of 400(189 males and 211 females) adolescents in high schools of Kermanshah and adolescents that had attempted to suicide and been cared in Emam Khomeini hospital selected to complete, the RFL–A, Beck Suicide Scale Ideation (BSSI; Beck et al., 1999), Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS; Beck et al., 1974) an‎d Oxford Happens Inventory (OHI). Additional information about the sample group including diagnosis and suicide status were obtained from their educational and medical records and documents. Results: It was determined that the RFL–A is a valid and reliable measure of adolescent suicide risk potential. Additionally, the RFL–A possesses better predictive value than the Beck Hopelessness Scale (Beck, Weismann, Lester, & Trexler, 1974). Conclusion: The results showed the clinical and research utility of the RFL–A Specially in the work with suicide is included along with suggestions for future research. In addition, we could use this scale for diagnosis, appraisal, therapy and rehabilitation of people with history of suicide attempt.