Work

Experiential avoidance in non‐suicidal self‐injury and suicide experiences: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Year: 2021

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to (i) examine the associations between experiential avoidance (EA), non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and suicide experiences, and (ii) identify sample- and methodological-related variables affecting the strength of these associations. METHOD: statistic and the Egger's test assessed heterogeneity and publication bias. Meta-regression analyses were used to evaluate the impact of moderator variables on the strength of these associations. RESULTS: Data from 19 independent studies based on n = 9900 participants were pooled. The analyses demonstrated a weak but significant association between EA and NSSI. None of the examined moderator variables influenced the strength of this relationship. There was an indication of publication bias, suggesting that this association may have been inflated. The associations between EA, and suicide ideation and behaviors were moderate to strong. DISCUSSION: The current study concluded that (i) the EA model for NSSI should be revised by incorporating new evidence implicating feelings of relief in NSSI, and (ii) future studies should examine interactive factors between EA and key psychological components in the pathways to suicide experiences because these findings have direct clinical implications.

Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12784

Authors: Ioannis Angelakis, Patricia Gooding

Institutions: University of South Wales, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,200