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Emotion Dysregulation and Affective Intensity Mediate the Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and Suicide‐Related Behaviors Among Women with Bulimia Nervosa
Author(s) -
Gordon Kathryn H.,
Simonich Heather,
Wonderlich Stephen A.,
Dhankikar Swati,
Crosby Ross D.,
Cao Li,
Kwan Mun Yee,
Mitchell James E.,
Engel Scott G.
Publication year - 2016
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.12172
Subject(s) - bulimia nervosa , psychology , clinical psychology , childhood abuse , sexual abuse , psychological abuse , psychiatry , emotional dysregulation , poison control , suicide prevention , harm , eating disorders , medicine , medical emergency , social psychology
Self‐harm and suicide attempts occur at elevated rates among individuals with bulimia nervosa, particularly among those who have experienced childhood abuse. This study investigated the potential mediating roles of emotion dysregulation and affective intensity in the relationship between these variables in 125 women with bulimia nervosa. Analyses revealed that emotion dysregulation mediated the relationship between sexual and emotional abuse with both self‐harm and suicide attempts. Negative affective intensity mediated the relationship between abuse and suicide attempts. The findings may advance the understanding of mechanisms underlying suicide‐related behaviors in women with bulimia nervosa who experienced abuse and suggest potential clinical targets.