Life experiences and the acquired capability for suicide in incarcerated men. Issue 7 (8th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Phillip N.; Selwyn, Candice; D'Amato, Darcey; Granato, Stephani; Kuhlman, Shane; Mandracchia, Jon T.
• Is Part Of: Death studies. Volume 40:Issue 7(2016)
• Page Start: 432
• Page End: 439
• Publication Date: 2016-08-08
• Subjects: Death -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Terminal care -- Periodicals; Death -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; 306.9
• DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2016.1171264
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-1187

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Suicide is a leading cause of death in U.S. prisons. Prisoners may be at risk for suicide due to their greater likelihood of experiencing events that promote the acquired capability for suicide. The current study examined the associations of 10 domains of life experiences with the acquired capability for suicide in 399 male prisoners. All life experience domains were associated with acquired capability with certain domains evidencing relatively stronger relations. Results support that aggression, thrill seeking, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and accidental injury may be particularly important to the development of the acquired capability for suicide in prisoners.