Entrapment has been identified as one of the main variables that cause suicidal ideation. In the Integrated Motivation-Volitional model, the relationship between entrapment and suicidal ideation can be moderated by motivational factor, and goal adjust...
Entrapment has been identified as one of the main variables that cause suicidal ideation. In the Integrated Motivation-Volitional model, the relationship between entrapment and suicidal ideation can be moderated by motivational factor, and goal adjustment has recently been presented as one of the motivational moderators. This study examined the moderating effect of goal adjustment in the relationship between entrapment and suicidal ideation. For this purpose, 330 older adults completed self-report on goal adjustment, secondary control, cognitive flexibility, entrapment, suicidal ideation, depression, state anxiety, and health. In Analysis 1, the psychometric properties of the Korean version of Goal Adjustment Scale were examined. In Analysis 2, the moderating effect of goal adjustment was tested. Consistent with previous findings, the results supported the two-factor structure and internal consistency of the scale. Also, goal reengagement moderated the relationship between entrapment and suicidal ideation. Specifically, the higher the goal reengagement, the lesser the effect of entrapment on suicidal ideation. Moreover, the moderating effect was significant when the effect of depression, anxiety, and health were controlled. Based on these findings, the limitations and implications of the current study were discussed.