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The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Applied to Male Prisoners
Author(s) -
Mandracchia Jon T.,
Smith Phillip N.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
suicide and life‐threatening behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.544
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1943-278X
pISSN - 0363-0234
DOI - 10.1111/sltb.12132
Subject(s) - suicidal ideation , suicide prevention , poison control , interpersonal communication , human factors and ergonomics , injury prevention , psychology , psychiatry , interpersonal violence , occupational safety and health , clinical psychology , interpersonal relationship , interpersonal psychotherapy , medicine , medical emergency , social psychology , pathology , randomized controlled trial
The interpersonal theory of suicide proposes that severe suicide ideation is caused by the combination of thwarted belongingness ( TB ) and perceived burdensomeness ( PB ), yet few studies have actually examined their interaction. Further, no studies have examined this proposal in male prisoners, a particularly at‐risk group. To address this gap, the current study surveyed 399 male prisoners. TB and PB interacted to predict suicide ideation while controlling for depression and hopelessness. High levels of both TB and PB were associated with more severe suicide ideation. The interpersonal theory may aid in the detection, prevention, and treatment of suicide risk in prisoners.