Citation

Kene P, Brabeck KM, Kelly C, DiCicco B. Death Stud. 2016; 40(6): 373-382.

Affiliation

a Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology , Rhode Island College , Providence , RI.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2016.1155675

PMID

26890379

Abstract

Immigrants constitute a significant percentage of the total population living in the United States; however, there is a paucity of research unique to suicidality among immigrants. The present paper examines the applicability of the three variables of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior - acquired capability for suicide, sense of thwarted belongingness, and perceived burdensomeness - to conceptualize, assess, and treat suicidality among immigrants. Risk and protective factors and mechanisms are discussed in the context of two case studies and immigrant paradox. Clinical implications include assessment and treatment of immigrant-specific experiences. Obstacles to treatment and future research directions are presented.

Language: en