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The Role of Acquired Capability in the Relationship between Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicide according to Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide

비자살적자해와 자살 간의 관계에서 습득된 자살잠재력의 역할 : 자살에 대한 대인관계적 심리이론에 기반하여

  • Kim, Cholong (Clinical Emotion and Cognition Research Laboratory, Inje University) ;
  • Park, Yeonsoo (Clinical Emotion and Cognition Research Laboratory, Inje University) ;
  • Chang, Hyein (Department of Psychology, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • Lee, Seung-Hwan (Department of Psychiatry, Inje University College of Medicine, Ilsan Paik Hospital)
  • 김초롱 (인제대학교 일산백병원 임상감정인지연구소) ;
  • 박연수 (인제대학교 일산백병원 임상감정인지연구소) ;
  • 장혜인 (성균관대학교 심리학과) ;
  • 이승환 (인제대학교 일산백병원 임상감정인지연구소)
  • Received : 2017.04.11
  • Accepted : 2017.06.29
  • Published : 2017.10.31

Abstract

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been noted as a significant risk factor for possible suicide attempts. According to the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide, individuals can attempt suicide after they have acquired the capability to commit it. The acquired capability for suicide can be defined as one's habituated level to the pain and fear associated with suicidal behaviors. This is obtained through constant exposure to painful and provocative events, NSSIs being a prime example. This article reviews prior related studies to determine the extent to which the acquired capability for suicide can be utilized as a predictive factor for fatal suicide attempts following NSSIs. Our review finds a total of 11 studies that directly or indirectly support the claim that the acquired capability for suicide should be considered as a relevant factor linking NSSIs and suicide attempts. Given that NSSIs are most frequently observed in clinical settings, our findings suggest that the acquired capability for suicide will be a useful indicator for clinicians to predict the risk of future suicide attempts by patients.

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