Interpersonal Relationship Scale Research Articles

The social microcosm revisited: A replication of Kivlighan et al. (2021) on the reciprocal relationship between in-session and intersession intimate behaviors.

The present study represents a replication and extension of Kivlighan et al.'s (2021) study, focusing on the social microcosm hypothesis, which posits that group members' interpersonal relationships, operationalized by intimate behaviors such as expressing anger or caring, inside the group, mirror their interpersonal relationships outside of the group. We examined the reciprocal associations between a group member's (e.g., actors) and the other group members' (e.g., partners) in-session and intersession intimate behaviors. The participants were 122 Italian graduate students (89.3% identifying as women) participating in eight-session interpersonal growth groups led by six experienced group therapists. Before each session group members completed the Interpersonal Relations Scale Checklist (Shadish, 1984) indicating their intersession intimate behaviors in the previous week. After each session group members completed the Interpersonal Relations Scale Checklist indicating their own in-session intimate behaviors. We used dynamic structural equation modeling to examine the reciprocal, temporal associations among group members' intersession and in-session intimate behaviors. The replication hypotheses were not confirmed. However, when partners engaged in higher than average intersession intimate behaviors in the previous week, then actors engaged in more in-session intimate behaviors in the current session. In addition, when actors and partners engaged in higher than average in-session intimate behaviors in the previous session, then actors engaged in significantly more intersession intimate behaviors in the current week. The results provide partial support for social microcosm theory, which predicts a reciprocal relationship for in-session and intersession intimate behaviors. As described above, there was a reciprocal relationship for partners' but not for actors' intimate behaviors. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Structural Modeling of the Relationships Between Personal Attractiveness, Interpersonal Relationships, and Relationship Satisfaction Among Both Sexes of Saudis in the City of Makkah

The study aimed to reveal statistically significant differences in personal attractiveness, interpersonal relationships, and relationship satisfaction among both sexes in Mecca according to the gender variable, and to determine the optimal model for the relationship between personal attractiveness variables, interpersonal relationships, and relationship satisfaction among married couples (male-female) in Mecca. The research sample of 270 Saudis was selected in a stratified random manner. The descriptive approach, both its correlational and analytical aspects, was used. The results of the research showed that there were differences between the sexes on the personal attractiveness scale, the interpersonal relations scale, and the relationship satisfaction scale in favor of males. While there are no differences between the sexes on the two dimensions of personal attractiveness (social attractiveness - task attractiveness), there are also no differences between the sexes in the measure of interpersonal relations on the two dimensions (self-disclosure - kindness). A number of matching indicators were also extracted, where the values reflect... Approaching 1 or more than 0.90 for each of the indicators (NFI, GFI, CFI, TLI, AGFI) is good evidence of the extent to which the data matches the default model. The results showed that the fit indicators did not fall into the ideal range, so the Modification Indices were referred to (Modification indicators) provided by AMOS software to improve the virtual model.

PROFILE OF ADOLESCENT INTERPESONAL RELATIONS IN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE ERA OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0

Teenagers are the next generation of the nation whose development does not go unnoticed. One of the developments in the spotlight in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is the ability to relate socially or better known as interpersonal relationships. This study aims to provide a profile of students' interpersonal relationships in the industrial revolution 4.0 era which is synonymous with performance competition, ability to work in teams and have the ability to work together in teams. This research uses quantitative descriptive research. The subjects that are the focus of this study are 115 teenagers in class X SMA Negeri 5 Banda Aceh. Collecting data using interpersonal relationship scale. Analysis of research data using descriptive analysis, which consists of: (1) data examination; (2) data classification; (3) data tabulation; (4) calculate the frequency of data; (5) determine the category. This study can be used as a reference for teacher guidance and counseling in schools in developing adolescent interpersonal relationships. The results of the study indicate that the level of interpersonal relationships in general is in the high category. This can be seen from the number of teenagers' answers, which in general are 112 teenagers or 97% are in the high category. A total of 3 adolescents or 3% are in the moderate category and no adolescents are in the low category.

PENGARUH DAYA TARIK INTERPERSONAL TERHADAP HUBUNGAN INTERPERSONAL PADA REMAJA DI KOTA

Interpersonal relationship is a relationship consisting of two or more people who are dependent on one another and use a consistent pattern of interaction. This interpersonal relationship includes familiarity, control, appropriate response, and harmony in the emotional atmosphere when communication takes place. This study aims to determine the effect of interpersonal attractiveness on interpersonal relationships in adolescents in the city of Banjarmasin. This research method uses a quantitative approach with Pearson's Product Moment analysis. Sampling in this study used a purposive sampling technique. The subjects in this study were teenagers in the city of Banjarmasin as many as 200 subjects. Measuring tools used in this study is the interpersonal attractiveness scale and interpersonal relationship scale. The results of this study are that there is a significant influence between interpersonal attractiveness and interpersonal relationships in adolescents in the city of Banjarmasin with R Square obtained at 0.278 and a significance level of 0.000.

Effect of Conscientiousness on Social Loafing Among Male and Female Chinese University Students

This study investigated the differences between Chinese female and male university students regarding the relationship between conscientiousness, interpersonal relationships, and social loafing. By analyzing these relationships, this study interpreted how personality, mediators, and gender differences affect social loafing. In total, 827 Chinese university students were recruited from three universities in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. Students completed an online questionnaire, which included a conscientiousness scale, an interpersonal relationship scale, and a social loafing scale. Structural equation modeling was performed to test the validity of the measurement scales, mediating effects, and group differences. The findings revealed that the relationship between conscientiousness, interpersonal relationships, and social loafing differed between female and male Chinese university students. Interpersonal relationships served as a partial mediator in the relationship between conscientiousness and social loafing among female students. Interpersonal relationships did not play a mediating role in the relationship between conscientiousness and social loafing among male students. We suggest that university administrators should promote cooperation among Chinese university students.

The Psychometric Properties of the International Trauma Questionnaire in Taiwan.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder was often present after chronic traumatic events. The diagnostic criteria of complex post-traumatic disorder consisted of both post-traumatic stress disorder and disturbance in self-organization. People with complex post-traumatic disorder often exposed to chronic stress. It might not be as significant as the major traumatic event as survivors with post-traumatic stress disorder had experienced. Therefore, the impact of complex post-traumatic stress disorder was often ignored. It is critical to identify the at-risk individuals with complex post-traumatic disorder in community. We planned to investigate the psychometrics of the International Trauma Questionnaire for assessing complex post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Taiwan. One hundred twenty-one individuals were enrolled and they completed 8 self-report scales, including International Trauma Questionnaire, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire Short Form, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Chinese version of the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5, Difficulties in Emotional Regulation Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Interpersonal Relationship Scale. The psychometric of International Trauma Questionnaire was examined by bivariate correlation analysis, independent t-test, and factor analysis. The study showed International Trauma Questionnaire had good reliability and validity and corresponded with previous studies. The result of confirmatory factor analysis supported the structure of complex post-traumatic stress disorder criteria in International Classification of Diseases-11. The 2-factor second-order model was the best-fitting model. The 6 symptom domains of complex post-traumatic stress disorder were also significantly correlated with depressive and anxiety symptoms. It suggests that the Chinese version of International Trauma Questionnaire could be used for screening at-risk groups and future works for mental public health in Taiwan.

Correlation between mobile phone addiction tendency and its related risk factor among Chinese college students: A cross-sectional study

Purpose: Mobile phone addiction prevalence is a global concern which has attracted great attention. It is now considered that excessive mobile phone usage is associated with potentially harmful and/or disturbing behaviors. The present study was aimed at exploring the current situation and related factors of mobile phone addiction tendency and providing a scientific suggestion for its prevention among college students.
 Methods: A cross-sectional study was applied for stratified cluster random sampling among college students, including five survey tools: the basic information questionnaire, UCLA loneliness scale, college students’ interpersonal comprehensive diagnostic scale, the Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale and mobile phone addiction tendency scale (MPATS). SPSS v 17.0 statistical tool was applied to analyze data from the survey.
 Results: A total of 760 questionnaires were administered of which 735 questionnaires were retrieved and the valid questionnaires were 730. Classification of mobile phone addiction tendency has statistical significance with grade. Also, classification of loneliness has statistical significance with major, grade and home address. Furthermore, classification of interpersonal relationship has statistical significance with romance status and grade. Additionally, classification of MPATS was positively correlated with classification of UCLA loneliness scale, Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale and interpersonal relationship scale. Interpersonal relationship, sleep quality, and loneliness were linearly correlated with mobile phone addiction tendency.
 Conclusion: Grade, interpersonal relationship, sleep quality and loneliness were positively correlated with mobile phone addiction tendency, which are the associated risk factors. Therefore, concerns and interventions are required to decrease the risk factor for the sake of college students’ health.

Social Loafing and Interpersonal Relationship as Correlates of Organizational Effectiveness

This study explored social loafing and interpersonal relationship as correlates of organizational effectiveness of selected banks in Anambra State. Participants of the study were 304 bank employees (111 males and 193 females) were selected from the three major cities in the three senatorial zones of Anambra State using multi-stage sampling technique. The participants’ ages ranged from 25 to 47 years with an average age of 29.50 years and standard deviation of 1.80. Being a survey study, Social Loafing Tendency Questionnaire (SLTQ), Modified Interpersonal Relationship Scale (MIRS) and Model based Organizational Effectiveness Scale were used as instruments for data collection. The design for the study was correlation design and Pearson Product Moment Coefficient statistics was used test the relationships among variables of the study.Anchored the Social exchange theory, the result revealed that there is a significant and negative relationship between social loafing and organizational effectiveness at r = .397*, p < .05(n = 304) while positive and significant correlation was ascertained between interpersonal relationship and organizational effectiveness at r = .204*, p < .05 (n = 304). However, the relationship between social loafing and interpersonal relationship were found to be significant and negative at r = -.532*, p < .05(n = 304). Findings implied that human disposition and interpersonal exchange have organizational outcomes. The study recommends that measures to checkmate loafing tendencies in the organization be instituted while good organizational climate should be created to foster good interpersonal relationships among workers.

Birth Ordinal and Trust on Close Interpersonal Relationship: A Comparative Study of First and Last Born Individuals

The objective of this study was to investigate the differences in the level of trust in close interpersonal relationships among first born and last-born individuals. The sample of the present study was comprised of 120 participants (first born=60; last born=60). Data was collected through purposive random sampling. The age range of the participants in the present study was 20-45 years and both genders were given equal representation. Trust level of the participants was measured through Trust in close interpersonal relationship scale. Personal Information Questionnaire was also used to gather the information about the characteristics of participants such as age, birth ordinal, gender, education etc. It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences in the trust level of first born and last born. Findings revealed significant differences in the trust level of first born and last-born participants. Last born participants have more trust in interpersonal relationship. Gender differences were also found in the trust level. Females have more trust than males. The implications of the study have discussed in terms of child-rearing practices.

Group as a social microcosm: The reciprocal relationship between intersession intimate behaviors and in-session intimate behaviors.

The social microcosm is defined as group members replicating their everyday (intersession) interpersonal behaviors in group sessions and new behaviors, learned in the group (in-session), replicating in the members' everyday life. We examined intersession and in-session intimate behaviors, at the within-member (differences in intimate behaviors between weeks/sessions), between-member (average differences in intimate behaviors between group members) and between-groups (group-level differences in intimate behaviors). Participants were 178 graduate students (86% identifying as women and 14% as men) participating in 10 5-session growth groups led by experienced group therapists. Before group sessions, group members completed the Interpersonal Relations Scale Checklist (IRScl; Shadish, 1984) indicating their number of intersession intimate behaviors for the previous week and, at the end of group sessions, they filled in the IRScl to indicate their in-session intimate behaviors. A 3-level HLM analysis (sessions, members, groups) predicting in-session intimate behaviors from previous week intersession intimate behaviors showed significant within-member, between-member, and between-groups effects. A second 3-level HLM analysis (sessions, members, groups), predicting following week intersession intimate behaviors from in-session intimate behaviors, showed significant between-member and between-groups effects. Between-member and within-member in-session intimate behaviors interacted to predict intersession intimate behaviors. Group members who generally had a low number of in-session intimate behaviors engaged in more intersession intimate behaviors in weeks following sessions with higher than average in-session intimate behaviors. These results provide support for the social microcosm proposition that members' trait-like everyday behaviors are replayed in the group. However state-like and other-member everyday behaviors also contribute to members' social microcosm. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

An Investigation on Turkish Specialist and Practitioner Doctors’ Empathy and Cognitive Flexibility Levels and Interpersonal Relationship Styles

The aim of this research was to compare general practitioners and specialist doctors’ empathy and cognitive flexibility levels along with their interpersonal relationship styles. Research participants involved 30 general practitioners working in family health centers and 30 specialists serving in state hospitals. Data were obtained via sociodemographic information form, Jefferson Scale of Empathy, Cognitive Flexibility Inventory, and Interpersonal Relationship Scale. Although empathy levels did not differ between specialists and practitioners, findings revealed specialists embraced more open, respectful, and less condescending interpersonal relations styles than practitioners. Relatedly, specialists’ cognitive flexibility-alternatives subscale scores were significantly higher than practitioners. While practitioners’ cognitive flexibility-alternatives subscales were positively correlated with respectful styles and negatively correlated with condescending ones, their cognitive flexibility-control subscales were positively associated with respectful styles. Similarly, in this group, empathy was positively related to both cognitive flexibility subscales and negatively related to condescending styles. For specialists, empathy was not correlated with cognitive flexibility or interpersonal relations style. Demonstrating the importance and implications of communicational and relational interactions between patients and physicians seems to be an urgent issue for research. As a cost-effective measure, empathy and cognitive flexibility can be both learned and improved.

The Relationship Between Interpersonal Relationship and Math Achievement of Students with Poor Academic Performance

Interpersonal relationship has become an important aspect of social research on students with academic disabilities, because interpersonal relationship not only has an impact on the academic development of students with academic disabilities, but also causes a series of psychological problems, so it is of great theoretical and practical value to discuss this aspect. In order to explore the relationship between interpersonal relationship and math achievement of students with academic disability, this study adopted the method of cluster random sampling, using interpersonal relationship scale of primary and secondary schools and academic proficiency test as research tools, and investigated 17,335 fourth-grade students in Q city. The results showed that: (1) Compared with other students, students with poor academic performance scored lower in interpersonal relationship, among which the score of peer relationship was the lowest, and the score of girls was significantly higher than that of boys; (2) There is a significant positive correlation between the interpersonal relationship and the academic performance of the students with poor academic performance, which has a predictive effect on the academic performance, and the teacher-student relationship has the highest predictive rate on the academic performance. In order to improve the academic performance of students with academic disabilities and promote their physical and mental health development, parents and schools should pay attention to the interpersonal relationship of students with academic disabilities and cultivate students' social communication skills through diversified ways. To improve teachers' sense of responsibility and strengthen the transformation of students with poor academic performance; Work together to create a good interpersonal atmosphere to promote the all-round development of students.

Are the Self-esteem, Self-efficacy, and Interpersonal Interaction of Junior College Students Related to the Solitude Capacity?

Background: Studies on the solitude capacity of university students have been extremely limited and failed to clearly illustrate the correlation of solitude capacity with internal psychological variables and the favorability of interpersonal relationships. The aim of this study was to explore the correlation of college students’ solitude capacity with scores for self-esteem, self-efficacy, and interpersonal relationships. Method: A cross-sectional study was adopted for this study. Data were collected from a university in southern Taiwan using a structured questionnaire, the content of which included demographic data and scores from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), the Interpersonal Relationship Scale (IRS), and the Solitude Capacity Scale (SCS). Results: The final sample comprised 562 participants (mean age = 17.51 ± 1.27 years). Adjustment of the demographic variables yielded a significantly positive correlation in the total RSE and SCS (p < 0.01) scores and that in the total GSE and SCS (p < 0.01) scores. Moreover, the relationship with family (IRS subscale) and total SCS score (p < 0.05) exhibited a significant positive correlation. Conclusion: The findings of this study reveal that solitude capacity is significantly correlated with self-esteem, self-efficacy, and the favorability of family relationships.

Development and Validation of the Multicontextual Interpersonal Relations Scale (MIRS)

Abstract. Interpersonal relationships provide insight into a wide range of adult psychological health behaviors and well-being. Modern advancements in relational contexts (e.g., social media and phone use) have caused debate about the implications of technology use on overall interpersonal relationships and psychological health. Thus, the Multicontextual Interpersonal Relations Scale (MIRS) was developed to measure three unique processes of interpersonal relations and four unique contexts in which these activities take place. In total, N = 962 adult participants (aged 18–78 years) were recruited from the United States through Amazon Mechanical Turk, an online recruitment tool. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were conducted to examine the hypothesized factor structure, and bivariate correlations were computed to assess concurrent validity. CFA results supported a model with three process and three context (specific) factors, where face-to-face relations served as the reference context factor. Bivariate correlations revealed that the interpersonal relations factors correlated with the related constructs in the hypothesized ways. Overall, strong standardized factor loadings, item-level reliability, concurrent validity, and internal consistency support the structure and use of the MIRS. Findings suggest that participation in interpersonal relations is a multicontextual construct, requiring measurement of all unique processes and relational contexts.

The importance of face-to-face contact and reciprocal relationships and their associations with depressive symptoms and life satisfaction.

The current study aimed to examine how patterns of interpersonal relational contexts (e.g., face-to-face or technology-based) and processes (e.g., initiated or accepted) relate to depressive symptomology and life satisfaction. Participants were recruited through Amazon's Mechanical Turk (n = 962 adults [52.1% female; aged 18-78; 16.4% Non-White]). Quota sampling was used to closely match the sample demographics to that of the United States Census data. Latent class analyses (LCA) identified classes of interpersonal relations using the Multidimensional Interpersonal Relations Scale. Next, participants' responses on the Beck Depression Inventory and Satisfaction With Life Scale were examined to evaluate differences in depressive symptoms and life satisfaction across classes. LCA results supported a 4-class model, in which classes were characterized by patterns of relational contexts and processes: Class 1 (50.6%) engagement across all contexts (e.g., face-to-face) and processes (e.g., initiated); Class 2 (12.7%) engagement across all contexts and processes except Facebook; Class 3 (24.0%) engagement in all contexts and only passive processes; and Class 4 (12.7%) engagement in only technology-based contexts and passive processes. Membership in Classes 1 and 2 was associated with lower depressive symptomology and higher life satisfaction as compared to Classes 3 and 4. The findings suggest that patterns of relations differentially relate to depressive symptoms and life satisfaction. The findings suggest that multicontextual (e.g., face-to-face and technology-based) and reciprocal relationships with friends (e.g., initiating and accepting connections) may play an important role in the association between interpersonal relations with life satisfaction and depressive symptoms.

The Effect on Group Counseling for the Low Self-Concept of Undergraduate

Objectives: To explore the group counseling on the impact of low self-concept of students. Methods: Filter out 21 students with low levels of self-concept from 80 randomly selected college students, and 11 of them as the experimental group to accept group counseling to explore self-awareness. The group counseling consists of six units and lasts six weeks. Tennessee self-concept scale and interpersonal relationship scale were used for pre- and post-testing before and after counseling; the other 10 college students served as the control group and did not conduct group counseling experiments. A comparative study of the experimental group and control group also compared the pre-test and post-test results of the experimental group. Results: There were significant differences in the results of the experimental group between the pre-test and post-test data; the treated subjects improved the level of self-concept significantly. There was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in the post-test. Conclusion: The group counseling to explore self-consciousness can help low levels of self-concept students to understand themselves, be pleased to accept themselves, develop themselves, also enhance their interpersonal skills, environmental adaptability and learning ability can be promoted.

Examination of Eating Attitudes in Terms of Interpersonal Relationships and Life Satisfaction in Late Adolescence

The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship between eating attitudes and interpersonal relationship and life satisfaction by late adolescents. A total of 511 students, 362 females and 149 males, studying in different departments of Faculty of Educations, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, On Dokuz MayA½s University, Karadeniz Technical University and Ahi Evran University, participated. Sociodemgraphic Form, Eating Attitude Test, Interpersonal Relations Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale and were used as instruments. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 23.00 software. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, Multilinear Regression analysis and the independent groups t-test were used. Findings revelaled that a significant positive correlation was determined between eating attitudes and nourishing and inhibitory relationship styles. No statistically significant correlation was determined between eating attitudes and life satisfaction. Besides, interpersonal relationship account for 3% of total variance. Eating attitudes not differed according to gender is among the study results. The research reached the conclusion that interpersonal relationship styles contributed to the explanation of eating attitudes, while life satisfaction had no contribution to the explanation of eating attitude. Additionally another result of the research is that there was no difference between eating attitudes of males and females.

A Differentiation of Self Scale in Two Domains for Japan: A Preliminary Study on Its Development and Reliability/Validity

In this study, a differentiation of self scale was created applicable to two domains—intrapsychic and interpersonal, and was named the Differentiation of Self Scale in Two Domains (DSS-2D). A preliminary study was then performed on its reliability and validity. A questionnaire survey was conducted with university students (n = 273). Exploratory factor analysis results were used to divide DSS-2D into 4 subscales. The intrapsychic differentiation scale corresponded to intrapsychic differentiation, while 3 subscales—the interpersonal differentiation togetherness scale, interpersonal differentiation individuality scale, and adaptive interpersonal relationship scale—corresponded to the interpersonal domain. The reliability coefficients for each subscale were sufficient. In all subscales, there was a significant correlation with trait anxiety, as was theoretically anticipated, and criterion-related validity was confirmed. These results support the future utility of DSS-2D.

Inventario de Evaluación de la Personalidad para adolescentes: consistencia interna y dimensionalidad en adolescentes de Buenos Aires

Introducción: el Inventario de Evaluación de la Personalidad para ado­lescentes (PAI-A, por sus siglas en inglés) examina la sintomatología psicopatológica y las variables vinculadas al diseño de intervenciones psicoterapéuticas. Consta de 264 ítems para su uso en la evaluación clínica de adolescentes entre 12 y 18 años. Incluye escalas de validez clínicas, relacionadas con el tratamiento y de relación interpersonal.Objetivo: en este trabajo se presentan análisis psicométricos del In­ventario de Evaluación de la Personalidad para adolescentes.Méto­do: Participaron 1.002 adolescentes (50,3% mujeres, 49,7% varones; Medad = 14,99; DE = 1,88), residentes en la ciudad de Buenos Aires y alrededores, en Argentina. Se calcularon alfas de Cronbach para es­timar la consistencia interna, y se advirtieron valores excelentes para las escalas clínicas, relacionadas con el tratamiento y de relación in­terpersonal, y aceptables para las escalas de validez y subescalas.Re­sultados: se examinó la dimensionalidad mediante análisis de compo­nentes principales con rotación Varimax. Se aisló una estructura de cuatro factores al incluir las 22 escalas, mientras que al analizar las 11 clínicas, se obtuvieron dos factores.Conclusiones: como conclusión, se aportan evidencias de la calidad psicométrica del PAI-A para su uso con adolescentes de Buenos Aires, cubriendo un área de vacancia en la evaluación psicológica local. Futuras investigaciones deberán ampliar esos análisis de calidad psicométrica, así como replicar los procedimientos en muestras clínicas.

Suicide behaviour among Guyanese orphans: identification of suicide risk and protective factors in a low- to middle-income country

Objective: Suicide is the leading cause of death among youth in Guyana, a low- and middle-income country (LMIC), which globally ranks first in female adolescent suicides over the last decade. Worldwide, Guyana has experienced the largest increase in youth suicide, despite focused public health efforts to reduce suicide. Further, youth in Guyana, who are clients of the orphanage system and have faced early childhood trauma, may have an additive risk for suicide. Guided by an ideation-to-action theoretical framework for suicide prevention, the goal of the proposed research study is to describe and identify risk and protective factor correlates of youth suicidal behaviour among those at highest risk for suicide – orphans who reside in a LMIC institutional setting. Methods: In a preliminary sample of 25 orphan youth, one licensed psychologist and two social workers administered the DSM-5 Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure and Behavioural Assessment Schedule for Children, 2nd Edition (BASC-2) during a semi-structured interview. Results: Nine of the 25 (36%) orphans reported a previous suicide attempt. Youth who endorsed suicidal behaviour had clinically elevated interpersonal relations scale scores when compared to youth who did not. Conclusions: Interpersonal skills may be protective for youth at highest risk for suicide.