The role of optimism in the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior
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A possible relationship between Joiner's (2005) interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior and optimism was investigated by examining the ability of optimism to act as a moderator of perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and acquired capability to engage in self-injury in the prediction of suicidal ideation. Results supported hypotheses that optimism would serve as a moderator of the effects of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness in the prediction of suicidal ideation; however, similar results were not found regarding the acquired capability to engage in self-injury. How optimism might play a role in alleviating suicidal ideation and clinical implications of the findings are discussed.
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Hopelessness and optimism are central therapeutic targets in this clinical cohort because of their independent links to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
“central therapeutic targets in this clinical cohort because of their independent links to suicidal thoughts and behaviors [50,51]”
From Feasibility and utility of positive psychology exercises for suicidal inpatients (2014) · cites this paper as [51]
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- Authors
- Rasmussen, K. A., & Wingate, L. R.
- Affiliations
- Oklahoma State University (US)
- ORCID
- Wingate, LaRicka R.
- Venue
- Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2011-04
- Volume
- 41
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 137-148
- ISSN
- 0363-0234 (ISSN-L)
- 1943-278X
- OpenAlex
- W1564519580
- Cited by
- 60
- References
- 46
- Citations by year
- 2024: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 8 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 9 · 2012: 2
- FWCI
- 6.20
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- SHAREOK (University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma State University; Central Oklahoma University) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health via Writing
- Keywords
- optimism, suicidal behavior, suicidal ideation, interpersonal theory of suicide, perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, acquired capability, self-harm, moderation
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Affect, Depression, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Models, Psychological, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychological Tests, Surveys and Questionnaires, Regression Analysis, Suicide, Young Adult, Suicidal Ideation
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