Dissertation
The longitudinal impact of suicide prevention gatekeeper training in a general community population
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00764
Abstract
Suicide consistently ranks among the top 20 leading causes of death worldwide. Suicides are preventable in principle, and suicide as a leading cause of death globally is cause for concern. The practice of educating individuals (known as ‘gatekeepers’ [GK]) within the general community with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to identify an at-risk individual and provide support has been shown as an effective suicide prevention method. Despite this, there are concerns over the long-term effectiveness of learning outcomes, the generalisability of previous research findings, the effectiveness of online training delivery, and the translation of gatekeeper training (GKT) outcomes into GK intervention behaviours. The objective of this research was threefold: 1) to estimate the longitudinal effectiveness of GKT in a general community sample; 2) to analyse the effectiveness of online GKT in comparison to in-person GKT, and; 3) to investigate the relationship between GKT outcome measures and GK intervention behaviour.
Details
- Title
- The longitudinal impact of suicide prevention gatekeeper training in a general community population
- Authors
- Glenn Holmes - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, External
- Contributors
- Anita Hamilton (Supervisor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Occupational Therapy
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00764
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99737598802621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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