@article{ref1,
title="Self-hate, dissociation, and suicidal behavior in bulimia nervosa",
journal="Journal of affective disorders",
year="2023",
author="Lieberman, Amy and Robison, Morgan and Wonderlich, Stephen A. and Crosby, Ross D. and Mitchell, James E. and Crow, Scott J. and Peterson, Carol B. and le Grange, Daniel and Bardone-Cone, Anna M. and Kolden, Gregory and Joiner, Thomas E.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Individuals with eating disorders (EDs) often struggle with markedly low self- esteem and are at risk for suicidal behavior. Dissociation and perceived burdensomeness are often cited as facilitators of suicidal outcomes. Specifically, perceived burdensomeness is comprised of self-hate and liability on others, although it remains unclear which variables most heavily influence suicidal behavior in EDs. <br><br>METHODS: In a sample of 204 women with bulimia nervosa, the present study examined the potential impact of self-hate and dissociation on suicidal behavior. We hypothesized that suicidal behavior would be equally, and potentially more strongly, related to self-hate than dissociation. Regression analyses investigated the unique effects of these variables on suicidal behavior. <br><br>RESULTS: Consistent with our hypothesis, a significant relationship emerged between self-hate and suicidal behavior (B = 0.262, SE = 0.081, p < .001, CIs = 0.035-0.110, R-squared =0.07) but not between dissociation and suicidal behavior (B = 0.010, SE = 0.007, p = .165, CIs = -0.389-2.26, R-squared =0.010). Additionally, when controlling for one another, both self-hate (B = 0.889, SE = 0.246, p < .001, CIs = 0.403-1.37) and capability for suicide (B = 0.233, SE = 0.080, p = .004, CIs = 0.076-0.391) were uniquely and independently associated with suicidal behavior. LIMITATIONS: Future work should include longitudinal analyses to understand temporal relationships among study variables. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: In sum, when considering suicidal outcomes, these findings support a view that highlights personal loathing rooted in self-hate rather than de-personalizing aspects of dissociation. Accordingly, self-hate may emerge as a particularly valuable target for treatment and suicide prevention in EDs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0165-0327",
doi="10.1016/j.jad.2023.05.015",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2023.05.015"
}