Ecological momentary assessment of interpersonal theory of suicide constructs in people experiencing psychotic symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with psychotic disorders are at an increased risk of suicide, but there is little understanding of suicidal ideation (SI) in this population. The Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide posits that perceived burdensomeness (PB) and thwarted belonginess (TB) contribute to SI. To our knowledge there are no studies using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to assess these interpersonal risk factors in a sample of individuals with psychotic disorders. This study investigated the validity and variability of PB and TB, and whether SI, EMA-measured psychotic symptoms, mood, and social context relate to PB and TB.

Method

Ninety-six participants with a psychotic disorder, including mood disorders with psychosis completed in-lab assessments of current SI, and

SUBMITTER: Parrish EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8621669 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature