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Life experiences and the acquired capability for suicide in incarcerated men

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death in U.S. prisons. Prisoners may be at risk for suicide due to their greater likelihood of experiencing events that promote the acquired capability for suicide. The current study examined the associations of 10 domains of life experiences with the acquired capability for suicide in 399 male prisoners. All life experience domains were associated with acquired capability with certain domains evidencing relatively stronger relations. Results support that aggression, thrill seeking, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and accidental injury may be particularly important to the development of the acquired capability for suicide in prisoners.

Source: Death Studies

DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2016.1171264

Authors: Phillip N. Smith, Candice Selwyn, Darcey D’Amato, Stephani Granato, Shane Kuhlman, Jon T. Mandracchia

Institutions: University of South Alabama, Missouri Western State University

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health