Abstract

Entrapment has been identified as one of the main risk factors for suicidal ideation. In the Integrated Motivation-Volitional model, the relationship between entrapment and suicidal ideation can be moderated by motivational factors, and goal adjustment has recently been reported 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 a self-report on goal adjustment, entrapment, suicidal ideation, depression, state anxiety, and health. Consistent with previous findings, 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 effects of depression, anxiety, and health were controlled. Based on these findings, the limitations and implications of the current study were discussed.