The effect of perceived criticism from others is one potentially important risk factor for suicide that has received scant attention, despite decades of research on the role of criticism in the treatment and course of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. The current study analyzed the unique effect of perceived criticism's association with suicidal ideation and attempts as well as its connection with the well-established suicide related constructs of thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and the acquired capability to enact self-harm as described in the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide. Results demonstrated that perceived criticism is a significant predictor of suicidal ideation and attempts, above and beyond the role of mental illness. Further analyses demonstrated that the effect of perceived criticism on suicide ideation and attempts is fully mediated by the constructs of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. These results should be replicated in a wider sample and should be investigated as a factor to address in public and individual mental health treatment to help reduce suicide ideation and attempts. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Psychology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science. / Summer Semester, 2014. / June 12, 2014. / Criticism, Perceived Burdensomeness, Suicide, Thwarted Belongingness / Includes bibliographical references. / Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., Professor Directing Thesis; Janet A. Kistner, Committee Member; Ashby Plant, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_254433 |
| Contributors | Hagan, Christopher R. (authoraut), Joiner, Thomas E. (professor directing thesis), Kistner, Janet A. (committee member), Plant, Ashby (committee member), Department of Psychology (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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