Citation

Snir A, Itzhaky L, Solomon Z. Arch. Suicide Res. 2017; 21(4): 595-609.

Affiliation

a I-Core Research Center for Mass Trauma, Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University , Tel Aviv , Israel.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2016.1227740

PMID

27673557

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Inspired by the two-stage model of countervailing forces (Plutchik, 1989 ), we explored the mechanism underlining inward and outward aggression among ex-combatants.

METHOD: Israeli veterans (N = 230) reported their partner's violence (outward aggression), suicidal ideation (inward aggression), aggressive impulses, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), paranoid ideation and guilt.

RESULTS: Suicidal ideation was related to aggressive impulses only in the presence of PTSD, or under high guilt; whereas paranoid ideation buffered these effects. Violence towards the partner, on the other hand, was related to aggressive impulses under low guilt and in the absence of PTSD.

CONCLUSIONS: Aggressive impulses underline both suicidal ideation and partner violence. The inter-relations between PTSD, guilt, and paranoid ideation influence the manifestation of aggression and the direction it takes.

Language: en