Sensitivity to ostracism is blunted in suicide attempters only when they report suicidal ideation.
J Affect Disord
; 337: 169-174, 2023 09 15.
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| ID: mdl-37230265
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Modified pain perception is at the core of many theories on suicide; however, studies on the relationship between pain perception and suicidal behavior (attempt) have produced contradictory results. In this experimental study, we investigated whether physical pain and social pain are concomitantly influenced by suicidal ideation (SI) and past suicidal behavior.METHODS:
155 inpatients with depression (90 with and 65 without past history of suicide attempt) were included. They underwent thermal stimulation of the skin to assess physical pain tolerance and played the Cyberball game to assess their sensitivity to ostracism (social pain). Participants self-assessed current SI through the specific item in the Beck Depression Inventory.RESULTS:
Pain tolerance was not associated with history of suicide attempt, current SI, and their interaction. Social pain was associated with the interaction between history of suicide attempt and current SI. Social pain was decreased in suicide attempters, compared with non-attempters, only when they reported current SI.LIMITATIONS:
Cyberball game may not be representative of everyday stress and ecological social context.CONCLUSIONS:
Unlike what suggested by many theories, pain tolerance does not seem to be necessary to attempt suicide. Suicide attempters with current SI displayed blunted sensitivity to ostracism and could be less willing to restore social affiliation compared with non-attempters.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tentativa de Suicídio
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Ideação Suicida
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article