On Precipitating Factors: Cancer as a Cause of Suicide

Marshall, James R.; Burnett, W.A.; Brasure, John

doi:10.1111/j.1943-278x.1983.tb00002.x

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“…Physical illness Bagley et al (1976); Bastia & Kar (2009); Blackmore et al (2008); Chynoweth et al (1980); Conner et al (1999); Conwell et al (1990); Fang et al (2008); Harris & Barraclough (1997); Harwood et al (2006); Heikkinen & Lönnqvist (1995); Hem et al (2004); Hunt et al (2009); ; Llorente et al (2005); Marshall et al (1983);Miller et al (2008); Obafunwa & Busuttil (1994); Quan & Arboleda-Florez (1999); Rubenowitz et al (2001); Timonen et al (2002); Walker et al (2008).…”

Section: Physical Illnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

The interpersonal theory of suicide.

Orden¹,

Witte²,

Cukrowicz³

et al. 2010

Psychological Review

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Suicidal behavior is a major problem worldwide and at the same time has received relatively little empirical attention. This relative lack of empirical attention may be due in part to a relative absence of theory development regarding suicidal behavior. The current paper presents the Interpersonal Theory of Suicidal Behavior. We propose that the most dangerous form of suicidal desire is caused by the simultaneous presence of two interpersonal constructs—thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness (and hopelessness about these states)—and further, that the capability to engage in suicidal behavior is separate from the desire to engage in suicidal behavior. According to the theory, the capability for suicidal behavior emerges, via habituation and opponent processes, in response to repeated exposure to physically painful and/or fear-inducing experiences. In the current paper, the theory’s hypotheses are more precisely delineated than in previous presentations (Joiner, 2005), with the aim of inviting scientific inquiry and potential falsification of the theory’s hypotheses.

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Section: Physical Illnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

The interpersonal theory of suicide.

Orden¹,

Witte²,

Cukrowicz³

et al. 2010

Psychological Review

3,848

310

4,102

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“…Deterioration in health is associated with increased suicide rates, perhaps especially among elderly women (Bourque et al, 1983) and alcoholics (Motto, 1980). One review of multiple studies concluded that getting cancer increases the suicide rate by as much as double (Marshall, Burnett, & Brasurel, 1983).…”

Section: Falling Short Of Standardsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Suicide as escape from self.

Baumeister

1990

Psychological Review

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Suicide is analyzed in terms of motivations to escape from aversive self-awareness. The causal chain begins with events that fall severely short of standards and expectations. These failures are attributed internally, which makes self-awareness painful. Awareness of the self's inadequacies generates negative affect, and the individual therefore desires to escape from self-awareness and the associated affect. The person tries to achieve a state of cognitive deconstruction (constricted temporal focus, concrete thinking, immediate or proximal goals, cognitive rigidity, and rejection of meaning), which helps prevent meaningful self-awareness and emotion. The deconstructed state brings irrationality and disinhibition, making drastic measures seem acceptable. Suicide can be seen as an ultimate step in the effort to escape from self and world.

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“…Earlier investigations into the association between suicide and medical illness reported suicide to be the cause of patients' deaths in 10.9-51.0% of cases [64]. Patients with cancer [65][66][67] and diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) including multiple sclerosis [68][69][70] and Huntington's disease [71,72] were at greater risk of committing suicide as were older patients with chronic illness. As AIDS is a terminal disease which affects all organ systems [73] including the CNS, it is not unreasonable to expect that HIV/AIDS may also be associated with a greater risk of suicidal behaviour [6].…”

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Suicidal Behaviour in People with HIV/AIDS: A Review

Komiti

Judd

Grech

et al. 2001

Aust N Z J Psychiatry

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The increased rate of suicidal behaviour in HIV-infected persons is consistent with findings in other medically ill groups with chronic, life-threatening disorders. However, assessment of any possible direct effect of HIV/AIDS on suicidal behaviour is confounded by methodological limitations of many of the studies. More longitudinal studies encompassing other affected groups including heterosexual populations and women are needed to elucidate the relationship between suicidal behaviour and HIV/AIDS.

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On Precipitating Factors: Cancer as a Cause of Suicide

Cited by 35 publications

References 16 publications

The interpersonal theory of suicide.

The interpersonal theory of suicide.

Suicide as escape from self.

Suicidal Behaviour in People with HIV/AIDS: A Review

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