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Combat experience and the acquired capability for suicide

Bryan, Craig J., Cukrowicz, Kelly C., West, Christopher L., Morrow, Chad E.·2010·Journal of Clinical Psychology

Abstract

Rising suicide rates are an increasing concern among military personnel. The interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide proposes that three necessary factors are needed to die by suicide: feelings that one does not belong with other people, feelings that one is a burden on others or society, and an acquired capability to overcome the fear and pain associated with suicide. The current study tests the theory's proposal that acquired capability may be particularly influenced by military experience, because combat exposure may cause habituation to fear of painful experiences such as suicide. Utilizing clinical and nonclinical samples of military personnel deployed to Iraq, results of the current study indicate that a greater range of combat experiences predicts acquired capability above and beyond depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, previous suicidality, and other common risk factors for suicide. Combat experiences did not, however, predict perceived burdensomeness or thwarted belongingness. The authors discuss how combat experiences might serve as a mechanism for elevating suicide risk and implications for clinical interventions and suicide prevention efforts.

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Authors
Bryan, C. J., Cukrowicz, K. C., West, C. L., & Morrow, C. E.
Affiliations
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center (US)
  • Texas Tech University (US)
  • Maxwell Air Force Base (US)
Corresponding author
Bryan, Craig J.
Venue
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2010-08-31
Volume
66
Issue
10
Pages
1044-1056
ISSN
  • 0021-9762 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-4679
OpenAlex
W2073673478
Cited by
186
References
27
Citations by year
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FWCI
14.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
Keywords
suicide, acquired capability for suicide, combat exposure, military personnel, interpersonal theory of suicide, perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, Iraq deployment, suicide prevention
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Female, Humans, Male, Military Personnel, Surveys and Questionnaires, Social Desirability, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Suicide, Warfare, Linear Models, Occupational Exposure, Iraq War, 2003-2011

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