Anti-Suicidal Motives Questionnaire Test
In about 9 minutes, it helps clarify what keeps someone choosing life even with suicidal thoughts. 48 items deliver actionable insight to guide care planning and support conversations.
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Moral Values (MV)
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2.3
Normal range
1.6 — 2.9
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6
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Social Disapproval (SD)
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4.7
Normal range
3.9 — 5.5
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6
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Fear of Committing Suicide (FoCS)
Average
2.7
Normal range
1.7 — 3.6
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6
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Caring for Children (CfC)
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4
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3.3 — 4.8
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6
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Responsibility to the Family (RttF)
Average
2.6
Normal range
1.6 — 3.5
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6
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Survival (S)
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3.8
Normal range
3 — 4.6
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1
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6
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Intensity of anti-suicidal motives (Ioam)
Average
3.1
Normal range
2.3 — 3.8
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6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses reasons a person may choose to stay alive despite suicidal thoughts. Items cover protective motives such as responsibility, relationships, values, and future-oriented beliefs.
Who can complete it?
It is intended for adolescents and adults, depending on the version used. It is typically administered in clinical, counseling, or research settings.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It includes 48 statements and typically takes about 9 minutes to complete. Time may vary based on reading speed and current distress.
How should responses be given?
Each statement should be rated based on how strongly it applies at the present time. All items should be answered using the response options provided.
How are results used?
Scores summarize the strength and types of motivations that reduce suicide risk. Results support case formulation and treatment planning and should be interpreted with other clinical information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Anti-Suicidal Motives Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is used to identify protective reasons for living among individuals who may experience suicidal thoughts. The Anti-Suicidal Motives Questionnaire provides a structured way to assess self-reported motives that may reduce the likelihood of acting on suicidal ideation.
It consists of 48 items and typically takes about 9 minutes to complete. Results are generally interpreted alongside clinical interview findings and other risk- and protective-factor information to support case formulation and safety planning. The Anti-Suicidal Motives Questionnaire is not a standalone indicator of suicide risk and should be integrated with ongoing clinical monitoring and appropriate referral procedures when indicated.
Author: edwin-s-shneidman, thomas-e-joiner
Literature: Linehan, M. M. Cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder. Guilford Press. 1993.; Osman, A., Kopper, B. A., Linehan, M. M., Barrios, F. X., Gutierrez, P. M., & Bagge, C. L. Validation of the Reasons for Living Inventory in an adolescent population. Journal of Clinical Psychology. 1996.; Joiner, T. E. Why people die by suicide. Harvard University Press. 2005.
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