Identifying a Potential New Risk Factor for Youth Suicide

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Identifying a Potential New Risk Factor for Youth Suicide

Thank you for participating in this first-of-its-kind research. Many factors can contribute to children dying by suicide. This study is designed to explore to what extent a child’s inborn personality type may play a role.

Previous research has focused primarily on individuals who have experienced suicidal thoughts or attempts. This study seeks to better understand the other side of that experience. By sharing your perspective, you are helping to complete a fuller picture—one that may lead to more informed and effective prevention efforts for future families.

This research will help us learn more about why youth die by suicide and may point toward new approaches that can help prevent these unthinkable tragedies. We will share what we learn with you and the broader suicide prevention community.
This survey is designed to be completed by parents who have lost a child to suicide who was at least ten years old at the time of their death and who had not been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

This survey is 100% anonymous. No information is collected that can identify you or your child. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

We understand that reflecting on your child and your experience may bring up difficult emotions. Every effort has been made to keep this survey as respectful and minimally distressing as possible.

Due to the nature of this study, participation may still cause distress. If so, please feel free to exit the survey at any time. If you feel the need for support, you can find resources at https://allianceofhope.org/find-support/, by reaching out to a mental health professional, or by calling 988 if you or a loved one is experiencing mental health-related distress.

If you have any questions about this research, please contact the lead researcher, Paul D. Tieger.

This report is generated from TPI-C™ (Tieger Personality Indicator for Children™) and is provided for educational purposes only. It is NOT meant to diagnose any condition, nor does it predict any future, or explain any past behavior or conditions in children of any personality type.

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Below are descriptions of five different inborn personality types. Please review all five and indicate the ONE type – as a whole – that best describes your child…even if only a little better than the other four types.

You may recognize some qualities of your child in all five types. Or you may find that some types fit well, except for one or two qualities. About 80% of the profile should fit your child.

"My Child tended to..."

Type 1

be serious & cautious
follow the rules and want others to also
respect authority figures (like parents, teachers, doctors)
get annoyed if plans are changed- especially at the last minute
like to finish things they start like games, art projects, puzzles.

Type 2

be independent, strong-willed & competitive
be bright, creative & loves to learn
argue or "push back" when something does not make sense
be confident & appear sure of themselves
not be very emotional or overly affectionate

Type 3

love to have fun & not take things too seriously
like to be spontaneous, impulsive and take risks
like to win & usually don't worry much about those who lose
enjoy sports & physical activities
not mind bending the rules.

Type 4

be easy going, warm, gentile & humble
be playful, spontaneous & impulsive
have deep feelings but be private about them
like to please people, be loyal to friends and good at sharing
love animals & take good care of them

Type 5

be very sensitive, feel things deeply & can be moody
tune into others' feelings. are loving & affectionate
be creative in art, music, poetry, dance, acting, etc.
take things personally & become upset when criticized
become easily frightened & be prone to worrying

Once you choose a type, you will see a brief snapshot of this personality type. After you review it, please answer the question that follows.

1. Which ONE type describes your child best? (About 80% of this profile should fit).

*This question is required.

Identifying a Potential New Risk Factor for Youth Suicide - Parent Survey

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