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Examination of interoception along the suicidality continuum
Author(s) -
Rogers Megan L.,
Hagan Christopher R.,
Joiner Thomas E.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/jclp.22564
Subject(s) - interoception , psychology , suicidal ideation , worry , poison control , injury prevention , clinical psychology , anxiety , psychiatry , medical emergency , neuroscience , medicine , perception
Abstract Objective Interoception deficits have been associated with various points on the suicidality continuum. Most research, however, has focused on general, rather than specific facets of, interoception. This study compared individuals with lifetime suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts using a multidimensional assessment of interoception. Method A total of 537 adults completed measures of their interoception and lifetime suicide histories. Results Individuals with lifetime suicidal ideation reported more worry about their bodily sensations. Those with lifetime suicide attempts reported a greater tendency to distract themselves from bodily sensations and less self‐regulation using bodily sensations. Individuals at all points of the suicidality continuum reported less trust of their bodily sensations. Conclusion These findings suggest that interoception may be impaired in those with a history of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Longitudinal designs are needed to parse apart the interplay of these variables and directionality of these relationships.