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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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Moral Values (MV)
Moral Values (MV)
Average
2.3
Normal range
1.6 — 2.9
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1
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6
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Social Disapproval (SD)
Social Disapproval (SD)
Average
4.7
Normal range
3.9 — 5.5
min.
1
max.
6
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Fear of Committing Suicide (FoCS)
Fear of Committing Suicide (FoCS)
Average
2.7
Normal range
1.7 — 3.6
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1
max.
6
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Caring for Children (CfC)
Caring for Children (CfC)
Average
4
Normal range
3.3 — 4.8
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1
max.
6
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Responsibility to the Family (RttF)
Responsibility to the Family (RttF)
Average
2.6
Normal range
1.6 — 3.5
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1
max.
6
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Survival (S)
Survival (S)
Average
3.8
Normal range
3 — 4.6
min.
1
max.
6
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Intensity of anti-suicidal motives (Ioam)
Intensity of anti-suicidal motives (Ioam)
Average
3.1
Normal range
2.3 — 3.8
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1
max.
6
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Many people have thought about suicide at least once. You will be presented with a series of statements about reasons why people do not die by suicide. Please rate the extent to which each statement reflects your current beliefs. Use the full range of response options rather than selecting only middle or only extreme responses. Please respond as honestly as possible.
- Not at all important
- Very slightly important
- Slightly important
- Important
- Very important
- Extremely important
- Not at all important
- Very slightly important
- Slightly important
- Important
- Very important
- Extremely important
- Not at all important
- Very unimportant
- Unimportant
- Important
- Very important
- Extremely important
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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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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