Psychopathology, self-esteem, sexual and ego functions as correlates of suicide and violence risk

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Abstract
The present study focused on the nature of the correlations between such ego functions as self-esteem. reality testing, and ego-strength and measures of suicide and violence risk. Also included were measures of sexual drive and conflict, as well as depression and impulsivity. Significant positive correlations were found between suicide risk and poor reality testing, sexual conflict, depression and impulsivity. Violence risk was significantly related only to the measure of sexual drive. Inverse correlations were found between suicide risk and both ego-strength and self-esteem. These findings arc interpreted in terms of a two-stage model of countervailing forces.