Pulling Together - The Protective Role of Belongingness for Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Behavior Among Suicide-Bereaved Individuals
Background: While belongingness has frequently been investigated in the general population as an antidote to experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal behavior, it has rarely been evaluated as a protective factor among individuals bereaved by suicide. Aims: We examined whether perceiv...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Crisis : the journal of crisis intervention and suicide prevention 2022-07, Vol.43 (4), p.278-288 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Background: While belongingness has
frequently been investigated in the general population as an antidote to
experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal behavior, it has rarely
been evaluated as a protective factor among individuals bereaved by suicide.
Aims: We examined whether perceived belongingness could
moderate the differences between suicide-bereaved, suicide-exposed, and
nonexposed respondents regarding depression, suicide ideation, and suicide
attempts. Method: We conducted an online survey of the adult
Israeli population (N = 806), with 203 suicide-bereaved,
266 suicide-exposed, and 377 nonexposed respondents. Participants completed
several questionnaires tapping depression and suicidality as well as perceived
belongingness levels. Results: Individuals bereaved by suicide
reported the highest levels of depression, suicide ideation, and suicide
attempts in comparison with suicide-exposed and nonexposed individuals. However,
belongingness was found to moderate these distinctions concerning suicide
ideation and suicide attempts. Limitations: Belongingness was
assessed by only a single question, and the online survey suffered from a
relatively high nonresponse rate. Conclusion: Our results
suggest that belongingness may act as a potent antidote to the adverse mental
health consequences among individuals bereaved by suicide. Clinicians should
accord adequate attention to fostering social connectedness among their clients
bereaved by suicide. |
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ISSN: | 0227-5910 2151-2396 |
DOI: | 10.1027/0227-5910/a000784 |