Non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal thoughts and behaviors: A
                        study of the explanatory roles of the interpersonal theory variables among
                        military service members and veterans.

Chu, Carol; Hom, Melanie A.; Stanley, Ian H.; Gai, Anna R.; Nock, Matthew K.; Gutierrez, Peter M.; Joiner, Thomas E.

doi:10.1037/ccp0000262

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“…Thwarted belongingness occurs when an individual feels alone or that he or she does not belong to a social group. Belonging is an important need in humans (Chu et al., ), and when this is impaired in some way, individuals do not always respond favorably. In an intimate relationship, this could occur when an individual feels unimportant, unloved, unwanted, or left out by a partner or spouse.…”

Section: Suicide In Military Populationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In an intimate relationship, this could occur when an individual feels unimportant, unloved, unwanted, or left out by a partner or spouse. Individuals high in thwarted belongingness experience “loneliness and the absence of reciprocal care” (Chu et al., ; p. 1314). In a relationship, this could occur when, for example, a partner fails to meet one's needs or does not seem to care about one's needs.…”

Section: Suicide In Military Populationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Chu et al. () hypothesize family conflict is one dimension of thwarted belongingness. The second key construct in the interpersonal theory of suicide is perceived burdensomeness, which occurs when an individual views him/herself as burdensome to others to the extent that these individuals believe that their death would be less of a burden than their continued living.…”

Section: Suicide In Military Populationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this regard, support interacts with the stressor and buffers the individual from negative outcomes. Cohen suggests multiple supports are not necessary to help an individual; the perception that at least one significant reliable source will provide support in the face of a life stressor is sufficient (see Cohen 1988;Cohen, 2004;Cohen & Wills, 1985).…”

Section: Interpersonal Support Is Protective For Suicidementioning

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Section: Suicide and Intimate Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Intimate Relationships Buffer Suicidality in National Guard Service Members: A Longitudinal Study

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Farero

Ganoczy

et al. 2018

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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Objective Members of the U.S. military are at a high suicide risk. While studies have examined predictors of suicide in the U.S. military, more studies are needed which examine protective factors for suicide. Informed by the interpersonal theory of suicide, this study examined the strength of the intimate relationship and its role as a buffer of suicidality in National Guard service members. Method A total of 712 National Guard residing in a Midwestern state, who had all recently returned home from a deployment, took part in this study and completed surveys at 6 and 12 months postdeployment. They were assessed on suicide risk, mental health (depression, post‐traumatic stress disorder, anxiety), and relationship satisfaction. Results Lower relationship satisfaction and more depressive symptoms at the 6‐month assessment were significantly related to greater suicide risk at 12 months. Each interaction between couple satisfaction and three mental health variables (PTSD, depression, and anxiety) at the 6‐month assessment was significantly associated with suicide risk at 12 months. Conclusions The strength of the intimate relationship serves as a buffer for suicide in National Guard service members who have PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Interventions that strengthen these intimate relationships could reduce suicide in service members.

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Section: Suicide In Military Populationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Suicide In Military Populationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Suicide In Military Populationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Interpersonal Support Is Protective For Suicidementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Suicide and Intimate Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Intimate Relationships Buffer Suicidality in National Guard Service Members: A Longitudinal Study

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Ganoczy

et al. 2018

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Characteristics of nonsuicidal self‐injury among veterans

et al. 2020

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Objective: The current study aimed to (a) assess basic nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) characteristics using a validated clinical interview among a sample of veterans not recruited for specific diagnostic or environmental criteria and (b) examine the relation between NSSI and medical severity of prior suicide attempts (SAs) among veterans. Design: We conducted secondary data analyses among a combined sample of veterans (N = 165) from two parent studies conducted at a large VA Medical Center that implemented identical recruitment protocols. No psychiatric criteria were utilized for inclusion or exclusion purposes. Results: Approximately 16% of participants reported NSSI history and almost 21% reported SA history. NSSI history was associated with probability of prior SA but not the medical severity of prior SA. Conclusions: NSSI is a prevalent concern among veterans and is associated with probability of SA. It remains unclear whether prior NSSI is associated with more medically serious SA in this population.

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Suicide risk profiles among service members and veterans exposed to suicide

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Chen,

Bozzay

et al. 2023

J Clin Psychol

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ObjectivesRates of suicide exposure are high among service members and Veterans and are especially concerning given the link between suicide exposure and subsequent suicide risk. However, to date, it is unclear which individuals who are exposed to suicide are subsequently at high risk for suicide. Latent profile analysis (LPA) can provide information on unique risk profiles and subgroups of service members and Veterans who have higher suicide risk after suicide exposure, which has not yet been empirically studied. The purpose of this study was to utilize LPA to identify subgroups of service members and Veterans who are at the highest risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors following suicide exposure.MethodsWe analyzed data using LPA from 2570 service members and Veterans (82.1% male, 69.5% White, and 12.1% Latino/a/x) who completed the Military Suicide Research Consortium's Common Data Elements, a battery of self‐report suicide‐related measures. Psychopathology, substance use, mental health service utilization, interpersonal theory of suicide, and suicide exposure variables were used to validate classes.ResultsThree latent classes emerged from analyses, one low‐risk class and two‐high risk classes with differing profile compositions (one primarily differentiated by anxiety symptoms and one differentiated by substance use).ConclusionClass‐specific recommendations for suicide prevention efforts will be discussed.

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Non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal thoughts and behaviors: A study of the explanatory roles of the interpersonal theory variables among military service members and veterans.

Cited by 45 publications

References 81 publications

Intimate Relationships Buffer Suicidality in National Guard Service Members: A Longitudinal Study

Intimate Relationships Buffer Suicidality in National Guard Service Members: A Longitudinal Study

Characteristics of nonsuicidal self‐injury among veterans

Suicide risk profiles among service members and veterans exposed to suicide

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