Abstract
The relationship of self-to-self relating and suicide has received attention in explanatory models of suicide. However, exploration of specific types of self-relationships, namely feelings of inadequacy (associated with perfectionism), self-attacking and the ability to be kind and nurturing towards the self has received limited attention in a suicidal population. The present study assessed the relative contribution of self-criticism to suicide probability, alongside established predictors of suicidal ideation; hopelessness, depression, defeat and entrapment. Participants completed measures of inadequacy, self-attacking, self-reassurance, defeat, entrapment, depression and hopelessness (N = 101). A correlation, regression and mediation analysis was undertaken. Results demonstrated that self-attacking has a direct relationship with suicide probability, alongside established predictors; entrapment and hopelessness. Depressive symptomology was not found to be a significant predictor of suicide probability in this population. Addressing particularly hostile forms of self-criticism may be a promising area in terms of future research and clinical practice. Entrapment continues to be a significant predictor of suicide risk and interventions that target this experience should be explored.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1445-1456 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 13 Apr 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jul 2021 |
Keywords
- Suicide
- Self-criticism
- Self-esteem
- Compassion
- Self-attacking