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Negative bodily self in suicide attempters.

Israel Orbach1, Eva Gilboa-Schechtman, Amir Sheffer

  • 1Psychology Department of Bar-Ilan University, Israel. orbachi@mail.biu.ac.il

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|May 18, 2006
PubMed
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Suicidal adolescents often experience heightened tactile sensation thresholds and negative body perceptions. This study links these bodily sensitivity issues to reduced parental care and early maltreatment, suggesting a negative bodily self contributes to suicidal behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Suicidal behavior in adolescents is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the interplay between psychological factors and early life experiences is crucial for prevention and intervention.
  • Bodily perception and parental care are recognized as potential contributing factors to mental health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between suicidal behavior and specific aspects of bodily perception (tactile sensitivity, body attitudes, body experiences).
  • To examine the association between suicidal behavior and dimensions of parental care (bonding, touch, maltreatment).
  • To explore whether bodily sensitivity mediates the link between suicidal tendencies and perceived negative early care.

Main Methods:

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  • A study involving 102 adolescents, including suicidal and nonsuicidal inpatients and a control group.
  • Assessment of bodily perception through measures of tactile sensitivity, body attitudes, and body experiences.
  • Evaluation of parental care using scales for parental bonding, negative/positive touch, and early maltreatment.

Main Results:

  • Suicidal adolescents exhibited higher tactile sensation thresholds and more negative body attitudes/experiences compared to controls.
  • Adolescents with suicidal behavior reported less parental care, lower positive and higher negative parental touch, and increased parental maltreatment.
  • Bodily sensitivity was confirmed to mediate the relationship between suicidal tendencies and perceived negative early care.

Conclusions:

  • A negative bodily self appears to play a significant role in adolescent suicidal behavior.
  • Findings highlight the importance of addressing bodily perception and early care experiences in the context of adolescent suicidality.
  • Interventions targeting negative body image and improving perceptions of parental care may be beneficial for at-risk adolescents.