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Citation

Wrath AJ, Adams GC. Arch. Suicide Res. 2018; ePub(ePub): 1-24.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry , University of Saskatchewan , Saskatoon , Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2018.1486251

PMID

29952724

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Self-injurious behaviours (SIB) continue to afflict a significant segment of the clinical and general population, sometimes with fatal consequences. The development of SIB seems to share developmental pathways and mechanisms similar to attachment insecurity. To date, no reviews have explored their relationship.

METHODS: A search of publication databases PubMed and PsychInfo from 1969 through April 2018 was conducted. 17 papers met inclusion criteria.

RESULTS: Of the 17 articles identified, 13 reported a positive relationship and 1 reported a negative relationship between attachment insecurity and SIB.

CONCLUSION: Both attachment anxiety and avoidance seem to play a role in the risk for SIB, possibly through different mechanisms and likely with different impacts on the choice for either self-harm or suicide attempts.


Language: en

Keywords

adult attachment; self harm; self-injurious behaviours; suicide attempt

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