SAD PERSONS scale에 따른 자살 위험도 측정에 관한 예비적 연구

A preliminary study on the Suicide rick with the SAD PERSONS scale

The authors has thought whether we could util ize the SAD PERSONS scale in Korea or not. We studied 295 sicide attempters that were randomly sampled from those who visited Haa Gang Sacred Heart Hospital due to suicide attempt from March, 1981 to July, 1984.Each risk factor of the SAD PERSONS scale was tested with risk-rescue scores. It is suggested that of ten risk factors of the SAD PERSONS scale, the seven such as sex, depression, previous attempt, ethanol abuse, rational thinking loss, social supports lacking and no spouse can be utilized in Korea On the other hand, the two factors such as age and organized plan have some discrepancies in our study, and so some modifications should be given according to Korean sociocultural background. And, further research is recommanded about the sickness factor.