Childhood Abuse, the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide, and the Mediating Role of Depression

Although childhood abuse is a well-known risk factor for suicide, no studies have investigated the role of interpersonal-psychological (Joiner, 2005), constructs in this association. This study examined whether childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse were associated with IPTS constructs, and...

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Published inSuicide & life-threatening behavior Vol. 48; no. 5; p. 559
Main Authors Smith, Noelle B, Monteith, Lindsey L, Rozek, David C, Meuret, Alicia E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.2018
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Child Abuse - psychology
Depression - psychology
Depressive Disorder - psychology
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Middle Aged
Psychological Theory
Risk Factors
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide - psychology
Young Adult
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Summary:Although childhood abuse is a well-known risk factor for suicide, no studies have investigated the role of interpersonal-psychological (Joiner, 2005), constructs in this association. This study examined whether childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse were associated with IPTS constructs, and whether depressive symptoms mediated these associations. Ninety-one participants completed self-report measures. Emotional abuse predicted perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness, and depressive symptoms mediated these associations. Physical abuse predicted the acquired capability for suicide, although depression did not mediate this association. These findings suggest that specific types of abuse differentially predict IPTS components and underscore depression as a potential mechanism.
ISSN:1943-278X
DOI:10.1111/sltb.12380