A test of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide in a large community-based cohort

Christensen, Helen; Batterham, Philip J.; Soubelet, Andréa; Mackinnon, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2012.07.002

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“…Our findings partially support this conceptualization. According to the multiple regression model, the acquired capability factors of HRB and D-SIB augment the risk of suicide attempt, as reported also in previous studies (Van Orden et al, 2008a;Joiner et al, 2009;Christensen et al, 2013), but in the absence of an interaction between these factors and suicidal ideation. This pattern of the results suggests in fact two independent paths predicting suicide attempt, as first proposed by Apter et al (1995).…”

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“…Direct tests also supported links among self-harm behaviors, acquired capability, and suicide attempts (Van Orden et al, 2008aSmith et al, 2012). A few recent studies supported the model's interactive predictions (Christensen et al, 2013(Christensen et al, , 2014. However, the model has so far been examined only in young and older adults, but no other age groups.…”

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confidence: 81%

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The interpersonal theory of suicide and adolescent suicidal behavior

Barzilay

Feldman

Snir

et al. 2015

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 66%

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confidence: 81%

The interpersonal theory of suicide and adolescent suicidal behavior

Barzilay

Feldman

Snir

et al. 2015

Journal of Affective Disorders

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“…Considering the increasing body of support for the interpersonal theory, 21,22 this theory may provide a useful framework for understanding why insomnia appears to be a robust suicide risk factor. In considering this theory, one potential avenue through which insomnia may have an effect on suicidal desire is by elevating and exacerbating feelings of thwarted belongingness.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is Insomnia Lonely? Exploring Thwarted Belongingness as an Explanatory Link between Insomnia and Suicidal Ideation in a Sample of South Korean University Students

Chu

Hom

Rogers

et al. 2016

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

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Study Objectives: Suicide is a serious public health problem, and suicide rates are particularly high in South Korea. Insomnia has been identified as a risk factor for suicidal ideation; however, little is known about the mechanisms accounting for this relationship in this population. Based on the premise that insomnia can be lonely (e.g., being awake when everyone else is asleep), the purpose of this study was to examine whether greater insomnia severity would be associated with higher levels of thwarted belongingness and suicidal ideation, and whether thwarted belongingness would mediate the relationship between insomnia and suicidal ideation. Methods: Predictions were tested in a sample of 552 South Korean young adults who completed self-report measures of insomnia severity, suicidal ideation, and thwarted belongingness. Results: Greater insomnia symptom severity was significantly and positively associated with thwarted belongingness and suicidal ideation. Mediation analyses revealed that thwarted belongingness significantly accounted for the relationship between insomnia severity and suicidal ideation. Conclusions: These findings highlight the potential importance of monitoring and therapeutically impacting insomnia and thwarted belongingness to help reduce suicide risk. Keywords: insomnia, thwarted belongingness, suicidal ideation, interpersonal theory of suicide, South Korea Citation: Chu C, Hom MA, Rogers ML, Ringer FB, Hames JL, Suh S, Joiner TE. Is insomnia lonely? Exploring thwarted belongingness as an explanatory link between insomnia and suicidal ideation in a sample of South Korean university students. J Clin Sleep Med 2016;12(5):647-652.

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“…Moreover, growing evidence has suggested that suicide can be conceptualized as motivated by the desire to escape from unbearable psychological pain (Durkheim, Spaulding, & Simpson, 2010).In depressed individuals, the decreased ability to experience pleasure incombination with a strong motivation to relieve pain can lead to maladaptive behavioral disinhibiting and an increased likelihood of suicide attempts. Furthermore, hopelessness, or believing future outcomes will be negative rather than positive, is one of the most prominent cognitive factors associated with depression (Abramson, Alloy, 1998;Abramson, Metalsky, & Alloy, 1989;Romens, Abramson, & Alloy, 2009;Hawton, Casanas, Haw, Saunders, 2013) and suicidality (Harris, Barraclough, 1997;Gili-Planas, Roca-Bennasar, Ferrer-Perez, Bernardo-Arroyo, 2001;Christensen,Batterham, Soubelet, & Mackinnon, 2013).Therefore, regarding suicides with help, the opinion that a person who chooses death can reflect on his situation constructively, and he is still capable to experience positive emotions, is not evidence -based. Nonetheless, supplementary research is needed to explore further the different factors contributing to unwillingness to live which is a sign of diminished psychological wellbeing.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Can Satisfy with Life People be Unwilling to Live?

Diržyte¹

2015

JPBS

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Positive psychology is an umbrella term for models and exploration about what makes life most worthy living. Even though positive experiences such as a satisfied life are among the central concerns of positive psychology, no studies were conducted to evaluate whether people, who express unwillingness to live, still can experience positive emotions and states, for example, gratitude, compassion, or happiness. Many countries in the world are considering legislation on suicide with help, and there is an opinion that a person who chooses death can reflect on his situation constructively, and he is still capable to experience positive emotions. From psychological point of view, could it be said that people unwilling to live should have a right not to live (even more, should be helped not to live) as they still can judge critically and their decisions are not emotionally biased? According to the latest statistics (2012) from the World Health Organization, 61, 3 men and 10, 4 women per 100,000 inhabitants commit suicide in Lithuania annually. Therefore, we have chosen highest suicide rates in Europe manifesting Lithuanian population as a target group; moreover, Lithuanians' cognitions towards life and death as well as unwillingness to live still have not been explored thoroughly. This paper presents some results of the survey (representative sample, n=1002) which was conducted in Lithuania in February -April 2014. Based on the findings of various authors, the research aimed at exploring the link between unwillingness to live, certain attitudes towards life and emotional states. The present study showed that unwillingness to live is statistically significantly related to negative emotional states and cognitions. Therefore, regarding the suicides with help, the opinion that a person who chooses death can reflect on his situation constructively, and he is still capable to experience positive emotions, is not evidence -based. Nonetheless, supplementary research is needed to explore further the different factors contributing to unwillingness to live which is a sign of diminished psychological wellbeing.

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A test of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide in a large community-based cohort

Cited by 134 publications

References 23 publications

The interpersonal theory of suicide and adolescent suicidal behavior

The interpersonal theory of suicide and adolescent suicidal behavior

Is Insomnia Lonely? Exploring Thwarted Belongingness as an Explanatory Link between Insomnia and Suicidal Ideation in a Sample of South Korean University Students

Can Satisfy with Life People be Unwilling to Live?

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