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Nudelman G, Carmeli HS, Hamdan S. Is shyness related to depression and suicide risk? Scand J Psychol 2024. [PMID: 38849708 DOI: 10.1111/sjop.13047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Suicidal behavior is an important health issue, representing a leading cause of mortality, particularly among young adults. Depression was found to be predictive of suicide risk and predicted by shyness. Consequently, we tested a model wherein shyness leads to depression, which in turn leads to suicide risk. Moreover, we expected gender to moderate the effect of shyness on depression and suicide risk. METHODS A convenience sample of 478 first-year college students (51% women, Age: M = 25.42, SD = 3.61) completed online self-report questionnaires assessing suicide risk, depression, shyness, and demographic variables. RESULTS As expected, shyness was significantly correlated with depression (r = 0.40) and suicide risk (r = 0.24), and depression and suicide risk were also correlated with each other (r = 0.57). Depression statistically mediated the relationship between shyness and suicide risk (indirect effect for women = 0.92, SE = 0.16; for men = 0.72, SE = 0.17). Gender did not moderate the mediation effect. However, a direct link between shyness and suicide risk was found only among men (direct effect = 0.52, SE = 0.21). CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that shyness may be a significant factor in the development of depression and suicide risk, potentially serving as a valuable marker for identifying at-risk individuals. Moreover, clinicians should be aware of these associations, particularly among men, in order to maintain and support mental health as well as reduce suicidality.
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- The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Zhang Y, Xu W, McDonnell D, Wang JL. The relationship between childhood maltreatment subtypes and adolescent internalizing problems: The mediating role of maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2024; 152:106796. [PMID: 38631188 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND While childhood maltreatment is understood to be a significant risk factor for adolescent internalizing problems (depression and anxiety), underlying mechanisms linking each type of maltreatment to internalizing problems in adolescents remain unclear. Moreover, the current state of knowledge regarding the associations between maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and each type of maltreatment, as well as their impact on adolescent internalizing problems, is limited. Additionally, it remains unclear whether these maladaptive strategies mediate this relationship. OBJECTIVE This study sought to investigate the effects of childhood maltreatment types on adolescent internalizing problems and to explore whether the overall and specific types of maladaptive strategies mediate these associations. METHODS Using a cross-sectional design, adolescents (N = 7071, Mage = 14.05 years, SDage = 1.54) completed online questionnaires assessing childhood maltreatment, maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies (including rumination, catastrophizing, self-blame, and other-blame), anxiety, and depression. The hypothesized mediating effects were tested using the Lavaan package in R software (4.1.2). RESULTS Different maltreatment types had varying effects on adolescent internalizing problems. Emotional neglect, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse significantly affected anxiety and depression, whereas physical neglect and physical abuse did not. Other than physical neglect and physical abuse, overall maladaptive strategies mediated the relationship between the other three types of maltreatment (emotional abuse, emotional neglect, and sexual abuse) and internalizing problems (anxiety and depression). For specific maladaptive strategies, rumination mediated the effects of physical abuse, emotional abuse, emotional neglect, and sexual abuse on internalizing problems (anxiety and depression). In contrast, catastrophizing mediated the relationship between physical neglect, emotional abuse, emotional neglect, sexual abuse and internalizing problems (anxiety and depression). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the effects of maltreatment types on internalizing problems are different and that maladaptive strategies, particularly rumination and catastrophizing, are important mechanisms through which childhood maltreatment affects internalizing problems. This is a reminder that mental health workers need to consider the different effects of maltreatment types when intervening and recognize the importance of prioritizing interventions for rumination and catastrophizing.
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- Yuhan Zhang
- Center for Mental Health Education, Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Center for Mental Health Education, Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Humanities, South East Technological University, Carlow R93 V960, Ireland
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- Center for Mental Health Education, Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
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Estrada S, Baskin-Sommers A. Trajectories of parental harshness and exposure to community violence differentially predict externalizing and internalizing mental health problems in legal system-involved youth. Dev Psychopathol 2024; 36:589-600. [PMID: 36734222 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579422001420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Youth with legal system involvement are especially likely to experience parental harshness (PH) and exposure to community violence (ETV), two common forms of life stress. However, most studies examine these stressors separately or collapse across them in ways that preclude examination of their co-occurrence. Consequently, it is unclear 1) how PH and ETV simultaneously fluctuate across development and 2) how these fluctuations predict future mental health problems in legal system-involved youth. We used group-based multi-trajectory modeling to estimate simultaneous trajectories of PH and ETV in 1027 legal system-involved youth and regression analyses to understand how trajectory membership predicted mental health problems three years later. Four trajectories of co-occurrence were identified (1: Low; 2: Moderate and Decreasing; 3: Moderate PH/High ETV; 4: High PH/Moderate ETV). Compared to the Low trajectory, all trajectories with PH/ETV elevations predicted violent crime and substance problems; trajectory 3 (Moderate PH/High ETV) predicted nonviolent crime and depression/anxiety symptoms; trajectory 4 (High PH/Moderate ETV) predicted depression diagnosis. These results elucidate how PH and ETV typically co-occur across adolescence for legal system-involved youth. They also reveal important commonalities and dissociations among types of mental health problems.
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- Suzanne Estrada
- Department of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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Xu W, Shen X, McDonnell D, Wang J. Childhood maltreatment and suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents: Moderated mediation effect of perceived social support and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2024; 151:106732. [PMID: 38503245 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although previous studies have shown that childhood maltreatment is a risk factor for adolescent suicidal ideation, less is known about the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this association. OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and suicidal ideation among adolescents, as well as the mediating role of maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies (maladaptive CERSs) and the moderating role of perceived social support. METHODS In a cross-sectional design, 4005 adolescents (Mage = 14.24 years, SD = 1.53; 49.0 % males) completed self-report questionnaires regarding childhood maltreatment, maladaptive CERSs, perceived social support and suicidal ideation, along with their basic information. RESULTS After controlling for gender, family location, family structure, and depression, childhood maltreatment was positively related to adolescent suicidal ideation, and maladaptive CERSs were found to mediate this association. Moderated mediation analyses revealed that perceived social support buffered the associations between maladaptive CERSs and adolescent suicidal ideation. CONCLUSIONS The findings assist in understanding the mechanisms of maladaptive CERSs and perceived social support in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and suicidal ideation and can provide new perspectives for researchers designing interventions for suicidal ideation.
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- Wei Xu
- Center for Mental Health Education, Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Center for Mental Health Education, Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Humanities, South East Technological University, Carlow R93 V960, Ireland
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- Center for Mental Health Education, Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
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Bhuptani PH, Zhang Y, Danzey L, Bali A, Langdon K, Orchowski LM. Interpersonal trauma, shame, and substance use: A systematic review. Drug Alcohol Depend 2024; 258:111253. [PMID: 38552599 PMCID: PMC11090047 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Interpersonal trauma is a risk factor for a wide array of adverse mental health outcomes, including substance use. Research has begun investigating the role of shame in the intersection between substance use and interpersonal trauma. The current systematic review summarizes the existing literature documenting the relation among shame, substance use, and interpersonal trauma. METHOD Articles were collected using a Boolean search strategy of terms related to interpersonal trauma, substance use, and shame across six databases. Independent search and screening by three researchers led to a final review of 27 articles, 15 of which were qualitative studies. RESULTS Findings highlight robust associations among shame, interpersonal violence, and substance use across varied samples. Findings emphasize that increased shame is associated with greater substance use among survivors of interpersonal violence and elevated shame and greater interpersonal violence are present among individuals who use substances given the high prevalence rates. Burgeoning research suggests that shame mediates the relationship between interpersonal violence and substance use. CONCLUSION Results from our review suggest that shame may be an important treatment target for individuals presenting with substance use and a history of interpersonal violence. Future studies, with longitudinal designs, are needed to parse out the temporal relation among shame, substance use, and interpersonal violence.
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- Prachi H Bhuptani
- Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Ye Y, Chen B, Zhen R, Li Y, Liu Z, Zhou X. Childhood maltreatment patterns and suicidal ideation: mediating roles of depression, hope, and expressive suppression. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2024:10.1007/s00787-024-02442-6. [PMID: 38642118 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-024-02442-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Childhood maltreatment has long-term negative effects on individuals' physical and mental well-being, and may increase the risk for suicidal ideation. However, how different patterns of childhood maltreatment affect subsequent suicidal ideation and the underlying mediating mechanisms remain unclear, particularly among Chinese adolescents. This study used latent profile analysis to identify patterns of childhood maltreatment among adolescents and explored how these patterns predicted subsequent suicidal ideation via depression, hope, and expressive suppression. This study used a two-wave, 1-year longitudinal design and included 2156 adolescents (Mage = 13.97 years, SDage = 1.61 years; 49.6% females). We identified three patterns of childhood maltreatment: low maltreatment, high psychological neglect, and high maltreatment. Compared with the low maltreatment group, the high maltreatment group indirectly predicted subsequent suicidal ideation 1 year later via depression through hope and expressive suppression, whereas the direct effect on suicidal ideation was not significant. Compared with the low maltreatment group, the high psychological neglect group had a significant direct effect on subsequent suicidal ideation and indirectly predicted suicidal ideation through depression or hope. Identifying patterns of childhood maltreatment among adolescents will assist mental health workers in developing targeted interventions to effectively alleviate suicidal ideation.
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- Yingying Ye
- Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Jing Hengyi School of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Jing Hengyi School of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Lee AH, Kitagawa Y, Mirhashem R, Rodriguez M, Hilerio R, Bernard K. Do dimensions of childhood adversity differ in their direct associations with youth psychopathology? A meta-analysis. Dev Psychopathol 2024:1-31. [PMID: 38584264 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579424000737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Growing evidence supports the unique pathways by which threat and deprivation, two core dimensions of adversity, confer risk for youth psychopathology. However, the extent to which these dimensions differ in their direct associations with youth psychopathology remains unclear. The primary aim of this preregistered meta-analysis was to synthesize the associations between threat, deprivation, internalizing, externalizing, and trauma-specific psychopathology. Because threat is proposed to be directly linked with socioemotional development, we hypothesized that the magnitude of associations between threat and psychopathology would be larger than those with deprivation. We conducted a search for peer-reviewed articles in English using PubMed and PsycINFO databases through August 2022. Studies that assessed both threat and deprivation and used previously validated measures of youth psychopathology were included. One hundred and twenty-seven articles were included in the synthesis (N = 163,767). Results of our three-level meta-analyses indicated that adversity dimension significantly moderated the associations between adversity and psychopathology, such that the magnitude of effects for threat (r's = .21-26) were consistently larger than those for deprivation (r's = .16-.19). These differences were more pronounced when accounting for the threat-deprivation correlation. Additional significant moderators included emotional abuse and youth self-report of adversity. Findings are consistent with the Dimensional Model of Adversity and Psychopathology, with clinical, research, and policy implications.
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- Amy Hyoeun Lee
- Department of Psychology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Zhong W, Liang Q, Yang A, Yan R. Why emotional neglect brings suicidal ideation? The mediating effect of meaning in life and the moderating effect of post-stress growth. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2024; 149:106700. [PMID: 38382400 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Emotional neglect during childhood has long-lasting negative effects on individuals, and it is often hidden and unrecognized. Previous research has not fully understood its unique effects on mental health outcomes, especially when considering the co-occurrence with other forms of maltreatment. The meaning-making coping and growth model suggests that individuals achieve positive psychological outcomes by constructively integrating negative experiences into their self-concept, which may be a protective mechanism against the detrimental effects of emotional neglect. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the relationship between emotional neglect and suicidal ideation among undergraduates, accounting for the presence of emotional abuse and physical neglect, and to investigate the mediating role of meaning in life and the moderating role of post-stress growth in this relationship. METHODS A self-reported survey was conducted with 3132 undergraduate students from a university in South China. The survey assessed emotional neglect, emotional abuse, physical neglect, suicidal ideation, post-stress growth, and meaning in life. RESULTS Meaning in life partially mediated the relationship between emotional neglect and suicidal ideation. Post-stress growth moderated the association between emotional neglect and the sense of meaning in life, in particular the moderation effect was stronger when emotional abuse was weaker. CONCLUSIONS Meaning in life mediated the relationship between emotional neglect and suicide ideation. Post-stress growth moderated the mediation effect such that it was weakened among individual with a higher level of post-stress growth. This study contributes to the understanding of the psychopathological processes following emotional neglect and the development of positive personal changes thereafter.
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- Weiwei Zhong
- Mental Health Education and Consultation Center, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510420, China
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- School of Finance, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510420, China; Institute of Analytical Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, City University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510420, China.
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- Mental Health Education and Consultation Center, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510420, China.
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Naismith I, Ripoll-Nuñez K, Henao GB. Depression, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of Self-Criticism, Guilt, and Gender Beliefs. Violence Against Women 2024; 30:791-811. [PMID: 36482687 DOI: 10.1177/10778012221142917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) predicts anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet the role of cognition in these pathways is poorly understood. This study explored whether self-criticism, guilt, and gender beliefs predicted psychological symptoms, using self-report data from 50 Colombian female IPV survivors with diverse socioeconomic statuses. Self-criticism and guilt were high and significantly associated with IPV. Self-criticism significantly predicted depression and PTSD, whilst only guilt predicted anxiety. Traditional gender role beliefs were associated with emotional abuse, but not with self-criticism, guilt, or symptoms. In conclusion, self-criticism and guilt are important treatment targets for female IPV survivors, regardless of gender beliefs.
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Sadath A, Kavalidou K, McMahon E, Malone K, McLoughlin A. Associations between humiliation, shame, self-harm and suicidality among adolescents and young adults: A systematic review. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0292691. [PMID: 38329967 PMCID: PMC10852296 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people worldwide. Research indicates that negative social contexts involving familial and peer relationships have far-reaching influences on levels of suicidality in later life. While previous systematic reviews have focused on evaluating associations between negative life events such as abuse and bullying in childhood and subsequent suicidality, this systematic review examines the prevalence of, and association between the processes of humiliation and shame in later self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide among adolescents and young adults. METHODS A systematic literature search of databases including MEDLINE, Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Embase was conducted to identify potential studies. ProQuest was searched to identify relevant grey literature research. A combination of MESH terms and keywords was used. All original quantitative studies published in English that examined the prevalence, or association between humiliation or shame and suicidal behaviours and/or death by suicide were included. Studies were assessed for methodological quality using Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. The protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) [CRD42022289843]. RESULTS Narrative synthesis was performed. A total of 33 studies reporting the prevalence of, or association between humiliation (n = 10) or shame (n = 23) and suicidal thoughts/behaviours were included. The prevalence of humiliation among those with any suicidality ranged from 18% to 28.1%, excluding an outlier (67.1%), with two studies presenting a significant association between humiliation and self-harm in their fully adjusted analyses. The studies that outlined humiliation and suicidal thinking (intent/suicide plan) had no association after adjustment for confounders. For shame, half of the studies found an association in adjusted models (n = 10), and this was evident for both suicidal ideation and self-harm. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first study to attempt a systematic review on this topic. The dearth of research in this field of enquiry is reflective of unique challenges associated with assessments of humiliation and shame in various clinical settings amongst adolescent and young adult populations. Nonetheless, given the importance and relevance of the psychological imprint of humiliation in youth morbidity and mortality in the field of mental health, it is timely to attempt such a systematic review. In light of the associated role of humiliation and shame in self-harm and suicidality among young people, we recommend that these processes need to be explored further via prospective studies and assessed as part of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment when focusing on life stressors for adolescent and young adults presenting with suicidality to emergency departments and mental health services.
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- Anvar Sadath
- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- National Suicide Research Foundation, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- National Suicide Research Foundation, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- National Clinical Programme, Health Service Executive (HSE), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- National Suicide Research Foundation, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Research, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Research, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Schlensog-Schuster F, Keil J, Von Klitzing K, Gniewosz G, Schulz CC, Schlesier-Michel A, Mayer S, Stadelmann S, Döhnert M, Klein AM, Sierau S, Manly JT, Sheridan MA, White LO. From Maltreatment to Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: The Relevance of Emotional Maltreatment. CHILD MALTREATMENT 2024; 29:142-154. [PMID: 36426806 PMCID: PMC10895962 DOI: 10.1177/10775595221134248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Different forms of maltreatment are thought to incur a cumulative and non-specific toll on mental health. However, few large-scale studies draw on psychiatric diagnoses manifesting in early childhood and adolescence to identify sequelae of differential maltreatment exposures, and emotional maltreatment, in particular. Fine-grained multi-source dimensional maltreatment assessments and validated age-appropriate clinical interviews were conducted in a sample of N = 778 3 to 16-year-olds. We aimed to (a) substantiate known patterns of clinical outcomes following maltreatment and (b) analyse relative effects of emotional maltreatment, abuse (physical and sexual), and neglect (physical, supervisory, and moral-legal/educational) using structural equation modeling. Besides confirming known relationships between maltreatment exposures and psychiatric disorders, emotional maltreatment exerted particularly strong effects on internalizing disorders in older youth and externalizing disorders in younger children, accounting for variance over and above abuse and neglect exposures. Our data highlight the toxicity of pathogenic relational experiences from early childhood onwards, urging researchers and practitioners alike to prioritize future work on emotional maltreatment.
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- Franziska Schlensog-Schuster
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- LIFE – Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Educational Science, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Developmental Psychology, University of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- LIFE – Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- LIFE – Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- International Psychoanalytic University Berlin, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Sekowski M, Wielogórska M, Lester D. Psychosocial Identity, Intimacy and Suicidality in Young Adults. Arch Suicide Res 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38178556 DOI: 10.1080/13811118.2023.2300320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Suicidality in young adults is a serious and growing clinical and social problem. The theory of psychosocial ego development assumes that identity and intimacy are two key factors for adaptation and vulnerability in early adulthood. The aim of the present study was to test whether psychosocial identity and intimacy are related to suicidality in young adults, even when controlling for confounding variables (depressive symptoms, sex, age, health and economic assessment, religious commitment, and pandemic-related distress). METHOD Respondents aged 18-25 (n = 607) completed the Identity-Confusion and Intimacy-Isolation subscales from the Modified Erikson Psychosocial Stage Inventory, as well as the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised and answered questions about the pandemic-related distress and various sociodemographic factors. RESULTS At the level of bivariate analyses, both identity and intimacy were negatively associated with suicidal risk in the overall sample and with the frequency of suicidal ideation in the suicide risk subsample (n = 242). Weaker identity, but not intimacy, was associated with belonging to a suicide risk group in multivariable logistic regression. Moreover, ordinal regression showed that, in the subgroup with suicide risk, identity was negatively associated with the frequency of suicidal thoughts. CONCLUSIONS Identity is a negative correlate of suicidality in young adults. Identity-focused therapy may be a promising target for intervention in suicidal young adults.
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Duprey EB, Handley ED, Wyman PA, Ross AJ, Cerulli C, Oshri A. Child maltreatment and youth suicide risk: A developmental conceptual model and implications for suicide prevention. Dev Psychopathol 2023; 35:1732-1755. [PMID: 36097812 PMCID: PMC10008764 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579422000414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Experiences of child abuse and neglect are risk factors for youth suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Accordingly, suicide risk may emerge as a developmental process that is heavily influenced by the rearing environment. We argue that a developmental, theoretical framework is needed to guide future research on child maltreatment and youth (i.e., adolescent and emerging adult) suicide, and to subsequently inform suicide prevention efforts. We propose a developmental model that integrates principles of developmental psychopathology and current theories of suicide to explain the association between child maltreatment and youth suicide risk. This model bears significant implications for future research on child maltreatment and youth suicide risk, and for suicide prevention efforts that target youth with child maltreatment experiences.
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- Erinn B. Duprey
- Children’s Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
- The Susan B. Anthony Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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Fares-Otero NE, Alameda L, Pfaltz MC, Martinez-Aran A, Schäfer I, Vieta E. Examining associations, moderators and mediators between childhood maltreatment, social functioning, and social cognition in psychotic disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychol Med 2023; 53:5909-5932. [PMID: 37458216 PMCID: PMC10520610 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291723001678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Childhood maltreatment (CM) has been related to social functioning and social cognition impairment in people with psychotic disorders (PD); however, evidence across different CM subtypes and social domains remains less clear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify associations between CM, overall and its different subtypes (physical/emotional/sexual abuse, physical/emotional neglect), and domains of social functioning and social cognition in adults with PD. We also examined moderators and mediators of these associations. A PRISMA-compliant systematic search was performed on 24 November 2022 (PROSPERO CRD42020175244). Fifty-three studies (N = 13 635 individuals with PD) were included in qualitative synthesis, of which 51 studies (N = 13 260) with 125 effects sizes were pooled in meta-analyses. We found that CM was negatively associated with global social functioning and interpersonal relations, and positively associated with aggressive behaviour, but unrelated to independent living or occupational functioning. There was no meta-analytic evidence of associations between CM and social cognition. Meta-regression analyses did not identify any consistent moderation pattern. Narrative synthesis identified sex and timing of CM as potential moderators, and depressive symptoms and maladaptive personality traits as possible mediators between CM and social outcomes. Associations were of small magnitude and limited number of studies assessing CM subtypes and social cognition are available. Nevertheless, adults with PD are at risk of social functioning problems after CM exposure, an effect observed across multiple CM subtypes, social domains, diagnoses and illness stages. Maltreated adults with PD may thus benefit from trauma-related and psychosocial interventions targeting social relationships and functioning.
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- Natalia E. Fares-Otero
- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica (FCRB), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Network Centre for Biomedical Research in Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Health Institute Carlos III (ISCIII), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Service of General Psychiatry, Treatment and Early Intervention in Psychosis Program, University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College of London, London, UK
- Department of Psychiatry, CIBERSAM, Institute of Biomedicine of Sevilla (IBIS), University Hospital Virgen del Rocio, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Psychology and Social Work, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden
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- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica (FCRB), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Network Centre for Biomedical Research in Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Health Institute Carlos III (ISCIII), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica (FCRB), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Network Centre for Biomedical Research in Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Health Institute Carlos III (ISCIII), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Torres Soler C, Kanders SH, Rehn M, Olofsdotter S, Åslund C, Nilsson KW. A Three-Way Interaction of Sex, PER2 rs56013859 Polymorphism, and Family Maltreatment in Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1723. [PMID: 37761863 PMCID: PMC10531402 DOI: 10.3390/genes14091723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The prevalence of depressive symptoms in adolescents is 12-18% and is twice as frequent in females. Sleep problems and thoughts of death are depressive symptoms or co-occurrent phenomena. Family maltreatment is a risk factor for later depressive symptoms and the period circadian regulator (PER) has been studied in relation to neurotransmitters, adaptation to stress, and winter depression. The purpose of this work was to study the relation of the three-way interactions of sex, PER2 rs56013859, and family maltreatment in relation to core depressive symptoms, sleep complaints, and thoughts of death and suicide in self-reports from a cohort of Swedish adolescents in 2012, 2015, and 2018. Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses with linear and logistic regressions were used to study the relationships to the three outcomes. The three-way interaction was related to core depressive symptoms at both baseline and six years later. In contrast, the model did not show any relation to the other dependent variables. At 13-15 years, a sex-related differential expression was observed: females with the minor allele C:C/C:T exposed to family maltreatment showed higher levels of core depressive symptoms. Six years later, the trend was inverted among carriers of minor alleles.
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- Catalina Torres Soler
- Centre for Clinical Research, Region Västmanland, Uppsala University, 721 89 Västerås, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Region Västmanland, Uppsala University, 721 89 Västerås, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Region Västmanland, Uppsala University, 721 89 Västerås, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Region Västmanland, Uppsala University, 721 89 Västerås, Sweden
- Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, 751 05 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Region Västmanland, Uppsala University, 721 89 Västerås, Sweden
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, 751 05 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Region Västmanland, Uppsala University, 721 89 Västerås, Sweden
- Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University, 751 05 Uppsala, Sweden
- The School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, 721 23 Västerås, Sweden
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Marici M, Clipa O, Runcan R, Pîrghie L. Is Rejection, Parental Abandonment or Neglect a Trigger for Higher Perceived Shame and Guilt in Adolescents? Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1724. [PMID: 37372842 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11121724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Theories of development point out that childhood experiences are relevant across the lifespan, and that the parent-child relationship is essential for a child's physical and psychological wellbeing. The aim of this study is to investigate whether parental abandonment influences self-conscious emotions such as guilt and shame. This quasi-experiment included 230 adolescents and teenagers (M = 17.1, SD = 1.82), and data were collected via a self-reported questionnaire administered online. We used the Guilt Inventory, the Experience of Shame Scale, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, and the Parental Acceptance/Rejection Questionnaire. Results indicated that the child's environment was significantly associated with feelings of shame. Abuse is associated with both guilt and shame, while paternal rejection is associated with guilt. The environment in which children and teenagers develop is associated with how they perceive themselves in relation to others. This study underlines the importance of considering child development conditions and the paramount importance of social work assistance for abandoned children and teenagers.
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- Marius Marici
- Faculty of Educational Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Faculty of Educational Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Work, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310032 Arad, Romania
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- Faculty of Educational Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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Brown S, Tezanos KM, Nugent NR. Childhood Maltreatment, Executive Function, and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents. CHILD MALTREATMENT 2023:10775595231182047. [PMID: 37279026 DOI: 10.1177/10775595231182047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Evidence suggests that child maltreatment is a risk factor for adolescent suicidal behavior. However, the differential influence of distinct forms of child maltreatment on adolescent suicide attempts is understudied and the factors that might exacerbate or ameliorate these associations warrant attention. We examined the associations between two distinct forms of child maltreatment (threat and deprivation) and suicide attempt history, and investigated whether executive function domains moderated these associations. Participants were 119 adolescents (M = 15.24, SD = 1.46, 72.3% female) recruited from an inpatient psychiatric hospital during hospitalization for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Results indicated that the executive function domains of initiation, shifting, and planning/organization moderated the associations between threat and suicide attempt history. Associations between threat and suicide attempt history were significant only when initiation and shifting T-scores were lower (OR = 1.22, p = .03 and OR = 1.32, p = .01, respectively). The association between threat and suicide attempt history trended toward significance when planning/organization T-scores were lower (OR = 1.15, p = .10). None of the executive function domains moderated the link between deprivation and suicide attempt history. Findings highlight the need for research investigating whether initiation, shifting, and planning/organization might be amendable to intervention in the context of threat-related child maltreatment.
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- Shaquanna Brown
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Davis HA, Kells M, Todorov S, Kosmas J, Wildes JE. Comorbid eating, depressive, and anxiety psychopathology is associated with elevated shame in women with food insecurity. Int J Eat Disord 2023; 56:1087-1097. [PMID: 36775981 PMCID: PMC10247405 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare participants with current food insecurity and different psychopathology profiles on shame, guilt, anxiety, and depression using a cross-sectional design. METHOD Women with current food insecurity (n = 99; 54% White) were placed into four groups based on their endorsement of symptoms of psychopathology: eating disorder with depression/anxiety comorbidity (ED-C group; n = 17), depression/anxiety only (Depression/anxiety group; n = 34), eating disorder only (ED group; n = 12), and No-diagnosis group (n = 36). Groups were compared on self-report measures of shame, guilt, depression, and anxiety using analysis of covariance. RESULTS The presence of an eating disorder was associated with quadruple the risk of screening positive for comorbid depression and anxiety. The ED-C group reported elevated shame relative to the ED and No-diagnosis groups. The ED-C group reported the highest levels of anxiety, followed by the Depression/anxiety group, and the ED and No-diagnosis groups. DISCUSSION The presence of an eating disorder with comorbidity among women with food insecurity is associated with heightened shame. Given shame's status as a transdiagnostic predictor of psychopathology, it may serve as a putative mechanism underlying the relationship between food insecurity and eating disorder comorbidity. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Women with food insecurity and an ED were more likely to also screen positive for depression and/or anxiety than women with food insecurity and no ED. Overlap between ED, depression, and anxiety was associated with elevated shame, a harmful, maladaptive emotion with negative psychosocial consequences.
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- Heather A. Davis
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Psychology, Blacksburg, VA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY
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- University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Chicago, IL
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Medical Social Sciences, Chicago IL
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- University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Chicago, IL
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Wrobel AL, Cotton SM, Jayasinghe A, Diaz‐Byrd C, Yocum AK, Turner A, Dean OM, Russell SE, Duval ER, Ehrlich TJ, Marshall DF, Berk M, McInnis MG. Childhood trauma and depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder: A network analysis. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2023; 147:286-300. [PMID: 36645036 PMCID: PMC10953422 DOI: 10.1111/acps.13528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Childhood trauma is related to an increased number of depressive episodes and more severe depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder. The evaluation of the networks of depressive symptoms-or the patterns of relationships between individual symptoms-among people with bipolar disorder with and without a history of childhood trauma may assist in further clarifying this complex relationship. METHODS Data from over 500 participants from the Heinz C. Prechter Longitudinal Study of Bipolar Disorder were used to construct a series of regularised Gaussian Graphical Models. The networks of individual depressive symptoms-self-reported (Patient Health Questionnaire-9; n = 543) and clinician-rated (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17; n = 529)-among participants with bipolar disorder with and without a history of childhood trauma (Childhood Trauma Questionnaire) were characterised and compared. RESULTS Across the sets of networks, depressed mood consistently emerged as a central symptom (as indicated by strength centrality and expected influence); regardless of participants' history of childhood trauma. Additionally, feelings of worthlessness emerged as a key symptom in the network of self-reported depressive symptoms among participants with-but not without-a history of childhood trauma. CONCLUSION The present analyses-although exploratory-provide nuanced insights into the impact of childhood trauma on the presentation of depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder, which have the potential to aid detection and inform targeted intervention development.
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- Anna L. Wrobel
- IMPACT – The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
- OrygenParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
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- OrygenParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Centre for Youth Mental HealthUniversity of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
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- OrygenParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- School of PsychologyDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- IMPACT – The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
- School of Medicine and Public HealthUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
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- IMPACT – The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
- Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental HealthUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- IMPACT – The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- IMPACT – The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of MedicineDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
- OrygenParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Centre for Youth Mental HealthUniversity of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental HealthUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Department of Psychiatry, Royal Melbourne HospitalUniversity of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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Cai H, Chow IHI, Lei SM, Lok GKI, Su Z, Cheung T, Peshkovskaya A, Tang YL, Jackson T, Ungvari GS, Zhang L, Xiang YT. Inter-relationships of depressive and anxiety symptoms with suicidality among adolescents: A network perspective. J Affect Disord 2023; 324:480-488. [PMID: 36584712 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.12.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Persons with suicidality including suicidal ideation (SI), suicide plans (SP) and/or suicide attempts (SA) are at higher risk for future suicide than those without suicidality. To reduce the risk of future suicide, it is important to understand symptoms of emotional distress that have the strongest links with SI, SP and SA. This network analysis examined item-level relations of depressive and anxiety symptoms with suicidality among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Adolescents between 12 and 20 years of age were assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), and individual binary reponse (no/yes) items assessing SI, SP, and SA during the pandemic. The structure of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and suicidality was characterized using "Expected Influence" and "Bridge Expected Influence" as centrality indices in the symptom network. Network stability was tested using a case-dropping bootstrap procedure. Node-specific predictive betweenness was computed to examine short paths of anhedonia, other depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms with suicidality. A Network Comparison Test (NCT) was conducted to examine whether network characteristics differed based on gender. RESULTS Prevalence rates of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and suicidality were 44.60 % (95% confidence interval (CI) = 41.53-47.67 %), 31.12 % (95%CI = 28.26-33.98 %), and 16.95 % (95%CI = 14.63-19.26 %), respectively, in the study sample. The network analysis identified GAD3 ("Worry too much") as the most central symptom, followed by GAD6 ("Irritability") and PHQ6 ("Guilt") in the sample. Additionally, PHQ6 ("Guilt"), GAD6 ("Irritability"), and PHQ2 ("Sad mood") were bridge nodes linking depressive and anxiety symptoms with suicidality. A flow network indicated that the connection between S ("Suicidality") and PHQ6 ("Guilt") reflected the strongest connection, followed by connections of S ("Suicidality") with GAD2 ("Uncontrollable worrying"), and S ("Suicidality") with PHQ2 ("Sad mood"). Finally, PHQ2 ("Sad mood") was the main bridge node linking anhedonia with other depressive and anxiety symptoms and suicidality in the sample. CONCLUSIONS Findings highlight the potential importance of reducing specific depressive and anxiety symptoms as possible means of reducing suicidality among adolescents during the pandemic. Central symptoms and key bridge symptoms identified in this study should be targeted in suicide prevention for at-risk adolescents.
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- Hong Cai
- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China; Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China; Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Neuroscience Center, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia; Mental Health Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, SAR, China
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- University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia; Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Western Australia / Graylands Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China; Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China.
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Sauer KS, Wendler-Bödicker C, Boos A, Niemeyer H, Palmer S, Rojas R, Hoyer J, Hitzler M. Treatment of Comorbid Disorders, Syndromes, and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Related to Childhood Maltreatment with STAIR-NT. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KLINISCHE PSYCHOLOGIE UND PSYCHOTHERAPIE 2023. [DOI: 10.1026/1616-3443/a000686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Abstract. Background: Early interpersonal traumatic events, such as childhood maltreatment, increase the risk of developing complex posttraumatic stress symptoms. The biphasic treatment program STAIR-NT (Skills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation with Narrative Therapy), developed specifically for this patient group, combines interventions to improve emotion regulation and interpersonal skills with narrative therapy. Objective: Many affected patients with PTSD after childhood maltreatment also suffer from various comorbid mental disorders and symptoms that can affect and impede the course and outcome of treatment with STAIR-NT. Method: Based on experience from a current treatment study, we provide recommendations for integrating treatment of comorbid mental symptoms into STAIR-NT. Results / Conclusion: Training affective and interpersonal regulation skills in the first treatment phase offers various interventions to efficiently adapt transdiagnostic mechanisms such as emotion dysregulation. In cases of severe comorbid mental disorders or symptoms, adding disorder-specific interventions to STAIR-NT may be indicated.
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- Karoline Sophie Sauer
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Experimental Psychopathology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany
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- Psychotherapy Practice in Großhartau, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Psychotherapy and Systems Neuroscience, Justus Liebig University Gießen, Germany
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- University Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
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- Clinical and Biological Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Germany
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Wu CZ, Zong ZY, Huang TT, Yu LX, Sun QW. Childhood maltreatment influences suicidal behavior: Rumination mediates and regulatory emotional self-efficacy moderates. DEATH STUDIES 2023; 47:784-791. [PMID: 36240232 DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2022.2132319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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To investigate the mediating role of rumination in the association between childhood maltreatment and suicidal behavior, and the moderating role of regulatory emotional self-efficacy, university students (N = 1,458) from 5 universities in China completed questionnaires in classrooms. Path analyses showed emotional maltreatment had the greatest positive association with suicidal behavior and rumination compared with other types of childhood maltreatment. Rumination partly mediated the relationship between childhood maltreatment and suicidal behavior. High regulatory emotional self-efficacy moderated the relation between ruminating childhood maltreatment and suicidal behavior.
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- Cai-Zhi Wu
- Key Laboratory of Human Development and Mental Health of Hubei Province, Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyber Psychology and Behavior, Ministry of Education, School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Development and Mental Health of Hubei Province, Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyber Psychology and Behavior, Ministry of Education, School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Development and Mental Health of Hubei Province, Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyber Psychology and Behavior, Ministry of Education, School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Development and Mental Health of Hubei Province, Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyber Psychology and Behavior, Ministry of Education, School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Development and Mental Health of Hubei Province, Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyber Psychology and Behavior, Ministry of Education, School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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Liang X, Chang W, Ran H, Fang D, Che Y, Wang S, Chen L, Sun H, Lu J, Xiao Y. Childhood maltreatment and suicidal ideation in Chinese children and adolescents: the mediating role of mindfulness. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:680. [PMID: 36333697 PMCID: PMC9635069 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04336-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Childhood maltreatment (CM) has been associated with suicidal ideation (SI) in children and adolescents, yet the mediating role of mindfulness in this association remains unclear. This study aims to test the mediation of mindfulness in CM-SI association among a large sample of Chinese children and adolescents. METHODS A population-based cross-sectional study of 3455 children and adolescents aged 10-17 years from southwest China Yunnan province was conducted. Information from the participants was collected by using a comprehensive self-administered questionnaire. The Chinese version of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), and the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI) were used to measure CM, mindfulness and SI. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression models were used to estimate the crude and adjusted associations between CM, mindfulness and SI (one-week, one-year, lifetime). Pathway analysis was subsequently performed to test the mediation of mindfulness in CM-SI association. RESULTS The findings showed that mindfulness, CM and SI were significantly correlated with each other (p < 0.05). Mindfulness is a significant mediator in CM-SI association, accounted for 7.5, 11.4, and 17.6% of the total associations for one-week SI, one-year SI, and lifetime SI, respectively. For the five types of CM, the highest level of mediation via mindfulness had been found for physical neglect (PN) and one-year SI (34.3%), followed by emotional neglect (EN) and one-year SI (30.2%), sexual abuse (SA) and one-year SI (25.4%). CONCLUSIONS Our study findings highlight the intervention potential of mindfulness in preventing CM associated suicidal risk. Future longitudinal studies are warranted to corroborate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention for Chinese children and adolescents.
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- Xuemeng Liang
- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- grid.285847.40000 0000 9588 0960Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Psychiatry department, The First Affiliated Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China. .,Mental Health Institute of Yunnan, The First Affiliated Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China. .,Yunnan Clinical Research Center for Mental Health, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
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Sekowski M, Lengiewicz I, Lester D. The complex relationships between dependency and self-criticism and suicidal behavior and ideation in early adulthood. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2022.111806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Hornor G, Tucker S. Child Sexual Abuse and Suicide: Essentials for the Forensic Nurse. JOURNAL OF FORENSIC NURSING 2022; 18:237-246. [PMID: 35704502 DOI: 10.1097/jfn.0000000000000394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sexual abuse can result in significant negative sequelae for victims. One particularly harmful consequence is suicidal ideation, which can lead to suicide attempts and even death. It is essential to screen children and adolescents for suicidal ideation when providing medical forensic care after disclosure of acute or nonacute sexual abuse/assault. Forensic nurses must feel confident in their abilities to assess suicide risk and provide appropriate intervention and referrals. A thorough understanding of the relationship between sexual abuse and suicidal ideation and behaviors can assist the forensic nurse in the development of practice behaviors to better identify, intervene, and prevent suicidal ideation and behaviors among youth experiencing sexual abuse.
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- Gail Hornor
- Author Affiliations: International Association of Forensic Nurses
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Hada A, Imura M, Kitamura T. Development of a scale for parent-to-baby emotions: Concepts, design, and factor structure. PCN REPORTS : PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES 2022; 1:e30. [PMID: 38868703 PMCID: PMC11114277 DOI: 10.1002/pcn5.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Aim Although infant crying is a prerequisite for a baby's survival, it often leads to negative consequences for the caregivers. We hypothesized that this would be mediated by a primary emotion that we feel directly in response to an internal or external event. Hence, this study aimed to develop a new scale to measure basic and self-conscious emotions as primary emotions towards an infant's cry. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional web survey including the scale for parent-to-baby emotions (SPBE)-with 73 items elicited from a literature review-targeted at mothers at 1 month after childbirth (N = 879). A series of explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted using item parcels. Internal consistency of the scale was calculated by omega indices. We also examined measurement invariance of the scale. Results The theory-driven six basic emotions bifactor model (comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.968, root mean square of error approximation [RMSEA] = 0.070) and four self-conscious emotions factor model (CFI = 0.973, RMSEA = 0.079) were judged as the best models. They were stable in terms of configural, measurement, and structural invariances across parity. Conclusion The SPBE we created is a psychometrically robust measure to assess the primary emotions under the rubric of parent-to-baby emotions. It is a promising tool for measuring parent-to-baby emotions in clinical and research settings.
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- Ayako Hada
- Kitamura Institute of Mental Health TokyoTokyoJapan
- Kitamura KOKORO Clinic Mental HealthTokyoJapan
- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental HealthNational Center of Neurology and PsychiatryTokyoJapan
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- Global Health Care and Midwifery Graduate School of NursingJapanese Red Cross College of NursingTokyoJapan
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- Kitamura Institute of Mental Health TokyoTokyoJapan
- Kitamura KOKORO Clinic Mental HealthTokyoJapan
- T. and F. Kitamura Foundation for Mental Health Research and Skill AdvancementTokyoJapan
- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of MedicineNagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
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Zhou SC, Luo D, Wang XQ, Zhu J, Wu S, Sun T, Li XY, Kang L, Ma S, Lu B, Liu Q, Yang BX, Liu Z. Suicidal ideation in college students having major depressive disorder: Role of childhood trauma, personality and dysfunctional attitudes. J Affect Disord 2022; 311:311-318. [PMID: 35597473 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.05.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Suicide in college students is a major public health concern. Suicidal ideation (SI) is associated with childhood trauma, personality, dysfunctional attitudes and depressive symptoms, but how they interact to predict SI remains unclear. METHODS Using cross-sectional design and convenience sampling method, a survey was conducted among 565 college students having major depressive disorder (MDD). The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale and Hamilton Depression Scale assessed participants' psychosocial factors. Chi-square test, t-test, Pearson correlation, and Structural Equation Model were used in data analysis. RESULTS Overall, 66.02% of participants with MDD had SI. Those with SI showed significant differences in physical abuse, emotional abuse, physical neglect, emotional neglect, psychoticism, neuroticism, extroversion, dysfunctional attitudes and depressive symptoms compared with those without SI. Childhood trauma, psychoticism, neuroticism, extroversion and dysfunctional attitudes affected SI through chain mediation. In addition, depressive symptoms, psychoticism, neuroticism and extroversion directly affected SI. LIMITATIONS The convenience sampling method may limit the generalizability of the findings. Results may be biased due to the self-report nature of the data collection procedure, the number of research subjects and differences in suicide risk assessment. The cross-sectional study cannot be used to infer causality. CONCLUSIONS The factors of childhood trauma, personality and dysfunctional attitudes affect SI through chain mediation. In addition, depressive symptoms and personality independently predict the occurrence of SI.
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- Si Chen Zhou
- Mental and Behavioural Health Research Center, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Mental and Behavioural Health Research Center, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Population and Health Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Mental and Behavioural Health Research Center, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Health science center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China
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- Mental and Behavioural Health Research Center, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Affiliated Wuhan Mental Health Center, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Mental and Behavioural Health Research Center, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Population and Health Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- Mental and Behavioural Health Research Center, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Population and Health Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Zhao Y, Han L, Teopiz KM, McIntyre RS, Ma R, Cao B. The psychological factors mediating/moderating the association between childhood adversity and depression: A systematic review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2022; 137:104663. [PMID: 35429512 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Accumulating evidence suggests that individuals with a history of childhood adversity are at greater risk for developing depression. Potential psychological mechanisms have not been well-established. Our study aims to identify psychological variables consistently mediating/moderating the link between childhood adversity to depression. We systematically searched articles from 1990 to October 2021 on online databases including PubMed, Web of Science and PsycINFO. Studies that examined a mediating/moderating role of psychological variables between childhood adversities and depression were included. Totally, 33 records were included. The review identified maladaptive schema, negative automatic thoughts, and avoidance as mediators of the relationship between childhood adversity and depression. Additionally, resilience was identified as both a mediator and moderator of the association between childhood adversity and depression. In general, cognitive dysfunction, avoidance behaviors and impaired resilience may be a by-product of childhood adversity and may contribute to increased risk for depression. Interventions that target at challenging negative cognition and improving resilience may be effective to prevent or treat depression in individuals with a history of childhood adversity.
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- Yuxiao Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Cognition and Personality, Faculty of Psychology, Ministry of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University of Toronto, Canada; Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence, Mississauga, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University of Toronto, Canada; Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence, Mississauga, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Cognition and Personality, Faculty of Psychology, Ministry of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Cognition and Personality, Faculty of Psychology, Ministry of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China.
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Hashemi Golpayegani F, Hosseinian S, Rezaeian H, Pourshahriari M, Rasouli R. Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of Adolescent Shame‐Proneness Scale. PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pits.22737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology Alzahra University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology Alzahra University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology Alzahra University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology Alzahra University Tehran Iran
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Kudinova A, Brick LA, Barthelemy C, MacPherson HA, Jenkins G, DeYoung L, Gilbert A, Radoeva P, Kim K, Armey M, Dickstein D. Sex and age moderate the trajectory of guilt among children and adolescents with and without recent suicidal ideation. Cogn Emot 2022; 36:512-526. [PMID: 35077324 PMCID: PMC9156530 DOI: 10.1080/02699931.2022.2029359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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We aimed to examine whether the trajectories of ecologically derived guilt differ among a transdiagnostic sample of youth with and without recent suicidal ideation and whether sex and age moderated this association. We assessed guilt 3 times a day over a 2-week period via ecological momentary assessment (EMA) technology in 102 children recruited from the community, outpatient, and inpatient settings. The average age of children was 10.95 y.o. (SD = 2.26, range 8-16) and the majority were male (54.9%) and White (76.5%). We found that the real-world guilt during a two-week EMA period was higher among youth with greater suicidal ideation severity in the past six months. Moreover, there was a significant moderating effect of sex and age on this association, such that the association between suicidal ideation severity and guilt was particularly strong among females compared to males and youth who were 10 years old or older. The findings were maintained when we adjusted for the relevant demographic and clinical characteristics, including age, minority status, parental income, EMA response rate, and current internalising symptoms. These preliminary findings highlight the clinical relevance of assessing and targeting feelings of guilt in the day-to-day lives of youth, particularly for females and older youth.
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- Anastacia Kudinova
- Bradley Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- PediMIND Program at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- PediMIND Program at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- PediMIND Program at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Bradley Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Bradley Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Bradley Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- PediMIND Program at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Why women avoid sexting: Mediating role of depression and guilt. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-02766-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Fan Q, Li Y, Gao Y, Nazari N, Griffiths MD. Self-Compassion Moderates the Association Between Body Dissatisfaction and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Ment Health Addict 2022; 21:1-18. [PMID: 35039750 PMCID: PMC8754517 DOI: 10.1007/s11469-021-00727-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Identifying risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation during adolescence is essential for suicide prevention. One potential risk factor is body dissatisfaction which appears to peak during adolescence. The present study investigated the self-compassion buffering effects in the relationship between body dissatisfaction and suicidal ideation. A convenience sample comprising 580 adolescents (mean age 16.35 years; SD = .87; range 14-18 years) was recruited from public schools. The results indicated a strong positive association between body dissatisfaction and suicidal ideation (Cohen's f 2 = .25). The association was significantly moderated by the self-compassion (β = - .16, SE = .04, p = .01, t = 2.4.34, .95% CI [- .16, - .01]). Structural equation modeling analysis showed that the lack of self-kindness was associated with a moderate suicidal ideation level (Cohen's f 2 = .14). Also, higher levels of self-judgment predicted suicidal ideation with a moderate to large effect size (Cohen's f 2 = .28). The findings suggest that therapeutic programs designed to develop self-compassion should be implemented to reduce the risk of suicidal ideation among adolescents with body dissatisfaction. The findings empirically show that a higher degree of self-judgment is strongly associated with suicidal thoughts among adolescents, which must be systematically addressed in clinical studies on suicidal risk. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11469-021-00727-4.
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- Qi Fan
- Institute of Mental Health, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing, 210017 Jiangsu Province China
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- Mental Health Education Center, Nanjing Forest Police College, Nanjing, 210023 Jiangsu Province China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023 Jiangsu Province China
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- International Gaming Research Unit, Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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Nazari N, Hernández RM, Ocaña-Fernandez Y, Griffiths MD. Psychometric Validation of the Persian Self-Compassion Scale Youth Version. Mindfulness (N Y) 2022; 13:385-397. [PMID: 35018198 PMCID: PMC8736317 DOI: 10.1007/s12671-021-01801-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Objectives Empirical research investigating self-compassion is a rapidly developing field, and it is potentially crucial in early adolescence. The primary aim of the present study was to psychometrically evaluate the Persian translation of the Self-Compassion Scale Youth version (SCS-Y) and evaluate its factor structure among young adolescents. The second aim was to explore the buffering effect of self-compassion against the negative effect of difficulties in emotion regulation on COVID-19-related anxiety. Methods A sample of young students (n = 532; mean age 13.57 years) completed an online survey, which included the SCS-Y, Patient Health Questionnaire, Difficulties In Emotion Regulation Scale, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, Youth Life Orientation Test, Brief Resilience Scale, and Brief 10-Item Big Five Inventory. First-order (six-factor) confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and bi-factor exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) analysis were used to evaluate the factor structure of the SCS-Y. Results Results showed that the SCS-Y had very good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient: 0.88; McDonald's omega coefficient: 0.90), composite reliability (0.87), and adequate test-retest reliability after 4 weeks (0.60). The first-order (six-factor) CFA and bi-factor ESEM analysis demonstrated the SCS-Y had excellent dimensionality. Further analysis found negative associations between self-compassion with both depression and neuroticism, and positive associations between self-compassion with both resilience and optimism. Moreover, self-compassion moderated the association between emotion dysregulation and anxiety generated by the COVID-19. Overall, the findings indicated that the SCS-Y had acceptable criterion-related validity, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. Conclusions The findings provide evidence that the SCS-Y is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing the six factors of self-compassion among younger adolescents. Based on the study's findings, self-compassion appears to be a protective factor against mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic for younger adolescents.
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- Nabi Nazari
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Unidad de Virtualización Académica, Universidad de San Martin de Porres, Lima, Peru
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- International Gaming Research Unit, Psychology Division, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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Ollivier F, Soubelet A, Duhem S, Thümmler S. Shame and guilt in the suicidality related to traumatic events: A systematic literature review. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:951632. [PMID: 36276326 PMCID: PMC9581050 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.951632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Shame and guilt are involved in suicidality and in post-traumatic stress disorder. However, few studies have explored the implication of those emotions in the suicidality of patients exposed to traumatic events. OBJECTIVE The objective of this literature review was to examine the implication of shame and guilt in the suicidality of individuals who have experienced potentially traumatic events or been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. These two emotions are part of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidality. Moreover, when individuals perceive that their coping strategies are inadequate, they may view suicide as a relief from suffering. METHOD This review was conducted according to PRISMA method. We used combinations of search words for traumatization, suicide ideation and behavior and shame and guilt to search for empirical studies in common databases in psychology and medicine. RESULTS Among 137 identified articles, 9 full texts were retained. Results suggest that shame and guilt were involved in all aspects of suicidality in patients who had experienced traumatic events or been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The degree of shame and guilt differed with the type of traumatic event, notably affecting individuals who had experienced military combat, physical or sexual abuse, or emotional or physical neglect. CONCLUSION Shame and guilt are implicated in suicide's risk. Future research is now needed to determine whether greater attention to these two emotions would enhance our understanding and anticipation of suicidal behavior in those who have experienced a potentially traumatic event or been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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- CoBTek, FRIS, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.,Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpitaux Pédiatriques de Nice CHU-Lenval, Nice, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie, CRP HdF, CHU Lille, Lille, France.,Department of Psychiatry, CHU Lille, Lille, France.,F2RSM Fédération Régionale de Recherche en Santé Mentale et Psychiatrie, Lille, France.,Inserm, Centre d'Investigation Clinique, CHU Lille, Lille, France
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- CoBTek, FRIS, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.,Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpitaux Pédiatriques de Nice CHU-Lenval, Nice, France
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Sonmez AI, Lewis CP, Port JD, Athreya AP, Choi DS, Zaccariello MJ, Shekunov J, Blacker CJ, Croarkin PE. A pilot spectroscopy study of adversity in adolescents. Biomark Neuropsychiatry 2021; 5:100043. [PMID: 35783196 PMCID: PMC9248870 DOI: 10.1016/j.bionps.2021.100043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Childhood adversity is a global health problem affecting 25-50% of children worldwide. Few prior studies have examined the underlying neurochemistry of adversity in adolescents. This cross-sectional study examined spectroscopic markers of trauma in a cohort of adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD) and healthy controls. We hypothesized that historical adversity would have a negative relationship with spectroscopic measures of glutamate metabolites in anterior cingulate cortex. Methods Adolescent participants (aged 13-21) underwent a semi-structured diagnostic interview and clinical assessment, which included the self-report Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), a 28-item assessment of childhood adversity. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) scans at 3 Tesla of an anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) voxel (8 cm3) encompassing both hemispheres were collected using a 2-dimensional J-averaged sequence to assess N-acetylaspartate (NAA), Glx (glutamate+glutamine) and [NAA]/[Glx] concentrations. Generalized linear models assessed the relationships between CTQ scores and metabolite levels in ACC. Results Thirty-nine participants (17 healthy controls, 22 depressed participants) underwent 1H-MRS and completed the CTQ measures. There were decrements in [NAA]/[Glx] ratio in the ACC of participants with childhood adversity while no significant relationship between CTQ total score and any of the ACC metabolites was found in the combined sample. Exploratory results revealed a positive association between Glx levels and CTQ scores in depressed participants. Conversely the [NAA]/[Glx] ratio had a negative association with total CTQ scores in the depressed participants. Emotional Abuse Scale showed a significant negative relationship with [NAA]/[Glx] ratio in the combined sample when adjusted for depression severity. Conclusions Our findings suggest that childhood adversity may impact brain neurochemical profiles. Further longitudinal studies should examine neurochemical correlates of childhood adversity throughout development and in populations with other psychiatric disorders.
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- A. Irem Sonmez
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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Feasibility of Using Child Maltreatment Measurement Instruments in the Primary Care Setting: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:e1-e14. [PMID: 33926746 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PROBLEM Child maltreatment is a devastating epidemic affecting millions of children and adolescents in the United States (U.S.) every year. Primary care providers (PCPs) encounter these victims but need resources to aid in the recognition of maltreatment. The purpose of this review is to evaluate child maltreatment measurement instruments and determine feasibility of use by U.S. PCPs. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA A systematic search was conducted in the PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycInfo databases from 2014 until 2020. Eligibility criteria included articles conducted in the U.S., with use of a child maltreatment measurement instrument, and subjects less than 18 years old. Eligible articles were reference searched to find the original studies for each instrument and were included if they were published in a peer-reviewed paper, could be located, and addressed the development or validation of the instrument. SAMPLE Of the 3816 articles, 111 used a child maltreatment measurement instrument. Sixteen of the 27 identified instruments were evaluated for feasibility using a quality rating with criteria including psychometrics, construct measurement, administration, availability, and cost. RESULTS Six instruments were recommended for use by PCPs. CONCLUSIONS This is the first review evaluating the use of child maltreatment measurement instruments by PCPs and it highlights the combination of psychometric evaluation and other pertinent feasibility criteria to recommend several instruments for use by PCPs. IMPLICATIONS Use of these instruments by PCPs may serve to identify children and families who are at risk for or suffering from maltreatment.
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Dickerson KL, Milojevich HM, Quas JA. Perceived Social Status and Suicidal Ideation in Maltreated Children and Adolescents. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol 2021; 50:349-362. [PMID: 34379260 PMCID: PMC8885555 DOI: 10.1007/s10802-021-00852-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Recent decades have seen an alarming increase in rates of suicide among young people, including children and adolescents (“youth”). Although child maltreatment constitutes a well-established risk factor for suicidal ideation in youth, few efforts have focused on identifying factors associated with maltreated youths’ increased risk for suicidal ideation, especially across development. The present study examined the relations between maltreated youths' (N = 279, M = 12.06 years, 52% female, 53% Latinx) perceptions of their social status and suicidal ideation and compared those relations between pre-adolescents and adolescents. Findings revealed unique developmental patterns: Perceived social status was associated with suicidal ideation, but only in adolescents, who showed greater risk for suicidal ideation if they viewed themselves as lower ranked in society and lower risk for suicidal ideation if they viewed themselves as higher ranked in society. Findings have implications for scientific and practical efforts aimed at better understanding and preventing suicide in a high-risk developmental population.
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- Kelli L Dickerson
- Department of Psychological Science, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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- Center On Child Abuse and Neglect, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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Cheng G, Liu J, Yang Y, Wang Y, Xiong X, Liu G. Stressful events and adolescents' suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 epidemic: A moderated mediation model of depression and parental educational involvement. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW 2021; 127:106047. [PMID: 36540884 PMCID: PMC9755992 DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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This study examined the association between stressful events and adolescents' suicidal ideation and determined the roles of depression as a mediator and parental educational involvement as a moderator during the COVID-19 epidemic. Survey data from a sample of 1595 Chinese adolescents and their parents were subjected to path analysis. The results indicated that stressful events of the COVID-19 epidemic were significantly positively associated with adolescents' suicidal ideation, and this association was mediated by depression. In addition, adolescents' parental educational involvement significantly moderated the path from depression to suicidal ideation. These results highlight the importance of identifying the underlying key mechanisms that moderate the mediated paths between stressful events and adolescents' suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 epidemic. The findings also provide implications for parents and education staff regarding the importance of improving parental educational involvement to prevent adolescents' suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 epidemic.
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- Gang Cheng
- School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Faculty of Psychology & Research Center of Mental Health Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Prevalence and Correlates of Mental Health Problems among Chinese Adolescents with Frequent Peer Victimization Experiences. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8050403. [PMID: 34067610 PMCID: PMC8156262 DOI: 10.3390/children8050403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of mental health outcomes, particularly depression, anxiety, and insomnia, in adolescents with frequent peer victimization experiences (FPVEs). In this cross-sectional study, 490 adolescents reported having FPVEs (prevalence, 4.2%; mean age, 13.40 ± 1.38 years old; 52.2% male) completed a series of surveys to evaluate their demographic factors and mental health status. The results showed that the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and insomnia were 50.3%, 33.8%, and 40.2%, respectively. Older age, being female, being left behind, and more adverse childhood experiences were correlated with more symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia among adolescents with FPVEs. At the same time, social support and self-compassion were good for ameliorating these mental health problems. Implications for intervention programs designed to improve the mental health of adolescents with FPVEs were also discussed.
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Kealy D, Treeby MS, Rice SM. Shame, guilt, and suicidal thoughts: The interaction matters. BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 2021; 60:414-423. [PMID: 33836103 DOI: 10.1111/bjc.12291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study examined associations between generalized shame and guilt, and suicidal ideation. METHODS Individuals attending outpatient mental health services (N = 100) completed study measures at a single time point. Correlation and regression analyses examined associations between recent suicidal ideation and generalized shame and guilt, both concurrently and interacting, controlling for depressive symptoms and history of previous suicide attempt. RESULTS When examined concurrently, guilt - but not shame - remained significantly associated with suicidal ideation, after accounting for effects of depressive symptoms and past suicide attempt. A significant shame × guilt interaction revealed the association between guilt and suicidal ideation intensified with higher shame. CONCLUSIONS Findings emphasize consideration of generalized shame and guilt - and their interaction - when working with patients exhibiting suicidal thoughts. PRACTITIONER POINTS Shame and guilt are self-conscious emotions that, when generalized and excessive, may confer risk for suicidal ideation Generalized guilt may be uniquely linked with suicidal ideation, yet this association may also amplified by shame Both shame and guilt - and their interaction - are important to consider when working with patients exhibiting suicidal thoughts.
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- David Kealy
- Department of Psychiatry, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, LaTrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Orygen, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Fontanesi L, Marchetti D, Limoncin E, Rossi R, Nimbi FM, Mollaioli D, Sansone A, Colonnello E, Simonelli C, Di Lorenzo G, Jannini EA, Ciocca G. Hypersexuality and Trauma: a mediation and moderation model from psychopathology to problematic sexual behavior. J Affect Disord 2021; 281:631-637. [PMID: 33229025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.11.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION . Hypersexuality is a clinical condition regarding the psychopathology of sexual behavior. In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of trauma, through the post-traumatic stress-disorder (PTSD), depression, shame and guilt on the hypersexual behavior. METHODS . Through an online platform, a convenience sample of 1025 subjects was recruited (females: n=731; 71.3%; males: 294; 28.7%; age: 29.62±10.90). Recruited subjects compiled a psychometric protocol composed by the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory (HBI) to assess hypersexuality, the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) for PTSD, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to evaluate depression and the State Shame and Guilt Scale (SSGS) for shame and guilt. Then a mediation/moderation model was performed for the data analysis. RESULTS . There was a statistically significant direct effect of post-traumatic symptoms (ITQTotal) on hypersexual behavior (HBTotal). Furthermore, indirect effects were also statistically significant, providing support to the hypothesis that depression and guilt would be serial mediators of trauma-hypersexual behavior relations. The paths through depression and guilt have been found to be the most significant with moderate and high indirect effects on hypersexuality. Moreover, male gender, as covariate variable, is a relevant risk factor for hypersexual behavior. CONCLUSION . We found the relationship between hypersexuality and trauma describing a possible etiological pathway mainly involving depression, shame and guilt. Hypersexuality can be considered as a reactive form of a major affective psychopathology representing a tip of the iceberg hiding the real issues of a suffering personality. Clinicians and researchers should therefore consider hypersexual behavior in the light of a symptomatic manifestation of a major psychopathology involving the affective aspects of personality.
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- Lilybeth Fontanesi
- Department of Psychological, Health and Territorial Sciences, University G. D'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health and Territorial Sciences, University G. D'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Chair of Endocrinology & Medical Sexology (ENDOSEX), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Psychiatry Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Endocrinology & Medical Sexology (ENDOSEX), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Endocrinology & Medical Sexology (ENDOSEX), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Endocrinology & Medical Sexology (ENDOSEX), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Psychiatry Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Endocrinology & Medical Sexology (ENDOSEX), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Endocrinology & Medical Sexology (ENDOSEX), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy; Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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Assessment of Maltreatment in Childhood and Adolescence In view of mounting evidence for substantial prognostic relevance of child maltreatment for the future developmental course, assessment of maltreatment in children and adolescents is increasingly gaining attention. At the same time, maltreatment assessment is replete with difficulties, ranging from the definition of maltreatment and establishment of threshold values determining when events meet prognostically relevant criteria, to poor agreement between sources. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of instruments for assessing maltreatment in children and adolescents. This overview serves as a point of departure to emphasize the importance of various sources for the purpose of assessing maltreatment and to consider the unique role of the child's or young person's perspective. We conclude with preliminary proposals regarding the role of maltreatment assessment in clinical practice.
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White LO, Schulz CC, Schoett MJS, Kungl MT, Keil J, Borelli JL, Vrtička P. Conceptual Analysis: A Social Neuroscience Approach to Interpersonal Interaction in the Context of Disruption and Disorganization of Attachment (NAMDA). Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:517372. [PMID: 33424647 PMCID: PMC7785824 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.517372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Humans are strongly dependent upon social resources for allostasis and emotion regulation. This applies especially to early childhood because humans-as an altricial species-have a prolonged period of dependency on support and input from caregivers who typically act as sources of co-regulation. Accordingly, attachment theory proposes that the history and quality of early interactions with primary caregivers shape children's internal working models of attachment. In turn, these attachment models guide behavior, initially with the set goal of maintaining proximity to caregivers but eventually paving the way to more generalized mental representations of self and others. Mounting evidence in non-clinical populations suggests that these mental representations coincide with differential patterns of neural structure, function, and connectivity in a range of brain regions previously associated with emotional and cognitive capacities. What is currently lacking, however, is an evidence-based account of how early adverse attachment-related experiences and/or the emergence of attachment disorganization impact the developing brain. While work on early childhood adversities offers important insights, we propose that how these events become biologically embedded crucially hinges on the context of the child-caregiver attachment relationships in which the events take place. Our selective review distinguishes between direct social neuroscience research on disorganized attachment and indirect maltreatment-related research, converging on aberrant functioning in neurobiological systems subserving aversion, approach, emotion regulation, and mental state processing in the wake of severe attachment disruption. To account for heterogeneity of findings, we propose two distinct neurobiological phenotypes characterized by hyper- and hypo-arousal primarily deriving from the caregiver serving either as a threatening or as an insufficient source of co-regulation, respectively.
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- Lars O. White
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- THRIVE Laboratory, Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Research Group “Social Stress and Family Health”, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Psychology, Centre for Brain Science, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Malinakova K, Furstova J, Kalman M, Trnka R. A Psychometric Evaluation of the Guilt and Shame Experience Scale (GSES) on a Representative Adolescent Sample: A Low Differentiation between Guilt and Shame. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17238901. [PMID: 33266107 PMCID: PMC7729781 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17238901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The Guilt and Shame Experience Scale (GSES) is a new, brief self-report instrument for assessing experiences of guilt and shame. It includes two distinct scales: feelings of shame and feelings of guilt. The present report focuses on results from a final validation study using a nationally representative sample of 7899 adolescents (M age = 14.5 ± 1.1 years, 50.7% boys) who participated in the 2014 Health Behavior in School-aged Children study. For factor analysis, the dataset was divided into two groups. One group (n = 3950) was used for the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and the second (n = 3949) for the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The EFA results in a one-factor model of the GSES scale, while the CFA suggests a two-factor solution mirroring two scales, feelings of shame and feelings of guilt. Both models have a good fit to the data, and the scale also showed high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89). A nonparametric comparison of different sociodemographic groups showed a higher disposition for experiencing guilt and shame among girls, students of the ninth grade, and religious respondents. A comparison of the results to previously published results obtained from adults indicates that adolescence is a developmental period involving low differentiation between moral emotions like guilt and shame compared with adulthood. Moreover, positive association with religious attendance shows a need of addressing these issues in a pastoral care setting.
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- Klara Malinakova
- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacký University Olomouc, 771 11 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (J.F.); (R.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-731-646-963
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacký University Olomouc, 771 11 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (J.F.); (R.T.)
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Institute of Active Living, Palacký University Olomouc, 771 11 Olomouc, Czech Republic;
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacký University Olomouc, 771 11 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (J.F.); (R.T.)
- Science and Research Department, Prague College of Psychosocial Studies, Hekrova 805, 149 00 Praha 4-Háje, Czech Republic
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