Citation

Glaesmer H, Hallensleben N, Forkmann T, Spangenberg L, Kapusta N, Teismann T. J. Affect. Disord. 2017; 211: 150-152.

Affiliation

Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Bochum, Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jad.2017.01.010

PMID

28126614

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the main prediction of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS): 3-way-interaction of perceived burdensomeness (PB), thwarted belongingness (TB), and acquired capability (AC) for the prediction of suicidal behavior in a representative population sample.

METHOD: A total of 2513 participants completed measures of suicidal behavior, TB, PB, acquired capability (AC-FAD), and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

RESULTS: The two-way-interaction of TB and PB, and the three-way interaction of TB, PB and AC-FAD predict suicidality. LIMITATIONS: Given the cross-sectional nature of the data, conclusions on causality should be handled carefully.

CONCLUSION: The main prediction of the IPTS has been proven in a general population sample.

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Language: en

Keywords

Acquired capability; Interpersonal theory of suicide; Perceived burdensomeness; Suicidal behavior; Thwarted belongingness