Capron DW, Fitch K, Medley A, Blagg C, Mallott M, Joiner T. Role of anxiety sensitivity subfactors in suicidal ideation and suicide attempt history.
Depress Anxiety 2012;
29:195-201. [PMID:
21818826 DOI:
10.1002/da.20871]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2011] [Revised: 06/11/2011] [Accepted: 06/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Anxiety along with anxiety-related risk factors has been increasingly implicated in suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. One such risk factor, anxiety sensitivity (AS), refers to fear of anxiety-related sensations. Subfactors of AS, notably physical and cognitive concerns, seem to be relevant to acquired capability, a risk factor for death by suicide from Joiner's (2005) Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide.
METHODS
This study examined the effect of Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI) total score and subfactor scores on suicidal ideation and suicide attempt history in a very large, moderately severe outpatient sample (N = 1,378).
RESULTS
Analyses were consistent with our a priori predictions about ASI cognitive concern and suicidal ideation. In contrast, ASI physical concerns did not predict previous suicide attempt as well as ASI cognitive or social concerns. However, ASI physical concerns did moderate the relationship between ASI social concerns and previous suicide attempt.
CONCLUSIONS
These findings suggest that suicide potential may be related to cognitive risk factors for anxiety.
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