TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - The relationship of self-compassion and suicide risk factors in American Indian/Alaska Native people
JO  - American Indian and Alaska Native mental health research
A1  - Dolezal, Sarah
A1  - Winterowd, Carrie
A1  - Farra, Aisha
SP  - 103
EP  - 124
VL  - 28
IS  - 1
N2  - In this study, positive aspects of self-compassion (i.e., self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness of one's thoughts and feelings) were explored in relation with suicide risk factors (i.e., perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness) in a community sample of 242 self-identified American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults. Participants completed a survey packet including a demographic form, the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire, and the Self-Compassion Scale at several Indian Health Service clinics and tribal centers in the Great Plains of the United States. <br><br>RESULTS indicated that positive aspects of self-compassion (i.e., self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness) were associated with and predictive of less suicide risk (i.e., less perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness) among AI/AN adults. Of those with a history of suicidal ideation (n = 89), positive aspects of self-compassion were predictive of less perceived burdensomeness, but were not predictive of thwarted belongingness. Implications for prevention and intervention programs that emphasize self-compassion, mindfulness, and culturally relevant practices, as well as mental health advocacy, including suicide prevention, for AI/AN people are highlighted.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0893-5394
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5820/aian.2801.2021.103
ID  - ref1
ER  -