The relationship between self‐criticism and suicide probability

Catherine O'Neill; Daniel Pratt; Meryl Kilshaw; Kate Ward; James Kelly; Gillian Haddock

doi:10.1002/cpp.2593

journal article Open Access Jul 21, 2021

The relationship between self‐criticism and suicide probability

Catherine O'Neill

Daniel Pratt

Meryl Kilshaw Kate Ward James Kelly Gillian Haddock

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy Vol. 28 No. 6 pp. 1445-1456 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractThe relationship of self‐to‐self relating and suicide has received attention in explanatory models of suicide. However, exploration of specific types of self‐relationships, namely feelings of inadequacy (associated with perfectionism), self‐attacking and the ability to be kind and nurturing towards the self has received limited attention in a suicidal population. The present study assessed the relative contribution of self‐criticism to suicide probability, alongside established predictors of suicidal ideation; hopelessness, depression, defeat and entrapment. Participants completed measures of inadequacy, self‐attacking, self‐reassurance, defeat, entrapment, depression and hopelessness (N = 101). A correlation, regression and mediation analysis was undertaken. Results demonstrated that self‐attacking has a direct relationship with suicide probability, alongside established predictors; entrapment and hopelessness. Depressive symptomology was not found to be a significant predictor of suicide probability in this population.Addressing particularly hostile forms of self‐criticism may be a promising area in terms of future research and clinical practice. Entrapment continues to be a significant predictor of suicide risk and interventions that target this experience should be explored.

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Published: Jul 21, 2021
Vol/Issue: 28(6)
Pages: 1445-1456
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Catherine O'Neill