@article{ref1,
title="Temporal self-appraisals associated with suicide-related thoughts and behaviors",
journal="Journal of affective disorders",
year="2024",
author="Sokol, Yosef and Rosensweig, Chayim and Levin, Chynna and Glatt, Sofie",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Temporal self-appraisal (TSA) is the trajectory of self-appraisal over time, including how a person views their past and future selves in relation to their present self. In this study, we examined the TSA of individuals with and without a history of suicide-related thoughts and behaviors (STBs). <br><br>METHODS: Using Amazon Mechanical Turk for recruitment, we studied 397 participants on validated measures of TSA, STBs, and mood. <br><br>RESULTS: The non-STB group (n = 291) had a TSA trajectory similar to that previously found for nonclinical populations, with perceived self-improvement over time. In contrast, the TSA of the STB group (n = 106) had two distinct qualities: their TSA profiles were more negative at all time points (past, present, and future) than the non-STB group, and they displayed similar anticipated present-to-future growth as the non-STB group but perceived minimal past-to-present change. These differences persisted when controlling for depression, anxiety, and stress, suggesting a distinct STB-related TSA profile independent of comorbid affective states. LIMITATIONS: This study is limited by the use of self-report measures and cross-sectional design. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: By investigating TSA, this study provides insights into the unique aspects of self-appraisal associated with having a history of STBs and emphasizes the need for therapeutic interventions that foster self-continuity and positive self-appraisal across time. Future research should focus on clarifying the mechanisms underlying this distinct self-appraisal pattern in the STB group and the effects of interventions that enhance temporal self-appraisal.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0165-0327",
doi="10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.081",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.081"
}