Citation

O'connor R. Psychiatr. Danub. 2006; 18(Suppl 1): 32.

Affiliation

University of Stirling, Suicidal Behaviour Research Group, FK9 4LA Stirling, Scotland. ro2@stir.ac.uk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Facultas Universitatis Studiorum Zagrabiensis - Danube Symposion of Psychiatry)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16963884

Abstract

Aims: There is a growing literature, which suggests that social vulnerabilities (e.g., social perfectionism), future thinking (in particular future positive cognitions) and goal adjustment (in terms of goal reengagement/disengagement) are implicated in suicide risk. However, to our knowledge, no published research has investigated the relationship between these variables. Consequently, in this presentation, I will summarize work, which our group has been conducting to investigate how these factors relate to suicide risk in terms of moderating and mediating pathways. Methods: Cross-sectional and prospective studies of suicidal and healthy participants will be presented. A number of research hypotheses are tested. Results: There is clear evidence to support the role of social vulnerabilities, goal adjustment and future thinking in suicide risk. Indeed, the deleterious effects of social perfectionism are exacerbated by future thinking and goal adjustment. There is also some evidence for the role of the BIS/BAS motivational systems in the aetiology of suicidal risk. Conclusions: These studies support self-regulatory and diathesis-stress models of suicidal behaviour including entrapment. Implications for theory and practice are described.

Language: en