An Exploratory Analysis of Violent Offending and the Acquired Capability for Suicide in Male Prisoners

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (11) ◽  
pp. 3436-3446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Mandracchia ◽  
Ashley Sylvara ◽  
Addie Wikowsky ◽  
Kristen Tieman ◽  
Phillip Smith
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Interpersonal Theory ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Interpersonal Theory Of Suicide ◽  
Acquired Capability ◽  
Nonviolent Offenders ◽  
Violent Offending ◽  
The Spectator ◽  
Violent Offenses ◽  
Male Prisoners

Recently, the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide has offered some understanding as to why inmates are at a disproportionately high risk to die by suicide. The present study was designed to investigate how one aspect of the theory, the acquired capability for suicide, may differ between prison inmates with violent offenses versus those without. Data from 343 male prisoners within the Mississippi Department of Corrections were used to examine potential differences between these two groups on scales of the Acquired Capability for Suicide Scale. Contrary to the hypothesis that violent offenders would evidence higher levels of acquired capability, only the Spectator Enjoyment of Violence subscale was significantly different between the two groups, with nonviolent offenders producing higher scores. Potential explanations for these findings and implications for correctional mental health care providers are discussed.

The Relation Between Illegal Risk Behaviors and the Acquired Capability for Suicide

Crisis ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 368-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean M. Mitchell ◽  
Danielle R. Jahn ◽  
Kelly C. Cukrowicz
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Interpersonal Theory ◽  
Interpersonal Theory Of Suicide ◽  
Acquired Capability ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Partial Correlations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Explained Variance

Background: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among college students. The interpersonal theory of suicide may provide a way to conceptualize suicide risk in this population. Aims: We sought to examine relations between illegal behaviors that may act as risk factors for suicide and the acquired capability for suicide. Method: College students (N = 758) completed assessments of acquired capability and previous exposure to painful and provocative events, including illegal risk behaviors (IRBs). Linear regression, a nonparametric bootstrapping procedure, and two-tailed partial correlations were employed to test our hypotheses. Results: There was no significant relation between IRBs and acquired capability after controlling for legal painful and provocative experiences. A significant positive relation was identified between IRBs and fear/anxiety, contradicting the expected relation between increased painful and provocative experiences and lower fear/anxiety. Acquired capability explained variance in the relation between IRBs and history of suicide attempt or self-injury history. Conclusion: Further research is needed to examine links between IRBs and painful and provocative events, particularly to identify the point at which habituation begins to increase acquired capability, as our unexpected results may be due to a lack of habituation to risky behaviors or low variability of scores in the sample.

Moderating Role of Trait Hope in the Relation Between Painful and Provocative Events and Acquired Capability for Suicide

Crisis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean M. Mitchell ◽  
Kelly C. Cukrowicz ◽  
Jason Van Allen ◽  
Paige L. Seegan
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Support ◽  
Interpersonal Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Interpersonal Theory Of Suicide ◽  
Acquired Capability ◽  
Individual Traits ◽  
Trait Hope ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: The interpersonal theory of suicide has gained empirical support as a conceptualization of suicide risk; however, little research has examined the role of individual traits, such as trait hope, within the interpersonal theory of suicide. Aims: The purpose of this study was to further investigate the role of trait hope components (i.e., pathways and agency) in acquired capability for suicide. Method: Participants were 711 college students who completed measures of acquired capability for suicide, painful and provocative events, and trait hope (i.e., pathways and agency). Linear regression was used to test the hypotheses. Results: As hypothesized, there was a positive relation between pathways and acquired capability. Contrary to our hypotheses, after controlling for gender there was a significant relation between agency and acquired capability. In addition, after controlling for gender, pathways did not moderate the relation between painful and provocative events and acquired capability, whereas agency did moderate this relation. Conclusion: Painful and provocative events should be assessed as a risk factor for acquired capability for suicide, and this may be more salient for individuals higher in the agency component of trait hope. Future research should consider examining the role of other traits within the interpersonal theory of suicide.

Testing Joiner's Theory of Suicide in Jail Inmates: An Exploratory Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupendra Simlot ◽  
Kevin McFarland ◽  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Interpersonal Theory ◽  
Jail Inmates ◽  
Thwarted Belongingness ◽  
Perceived Burdensomeness ◽  
Interpersonal Theory Of Suicide ◽  
Acquired Capability ◽  
Self Harm

Thomas Joiner has proposed an interpersonal theory of suicide in which thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and an acquired capability to commit self-harm predict suicidal behavior. In an exploratory study, a questionnaire was administered to 38 jail inmates to test the applicability of this theory to these inmates. Only thwarted belongingness was associated with past suicidal behavior and the inmates' own prediction of the likelihood of future suicidal behavior.

Assessing Empathy in Prisoners - A Shortened Version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index

2007 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Lauterbach ◽  
Daniela Hosser
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Perspective Taking ◽  
Reactivity Index ◽  
Interpersonal Reactivity Index ◽  
Component Structure ◽  
Nonviolent Offenders ◽  
Verbal Skills ◽  
Differential Validity ◽  
Violent Offending ◽  
Male Prisoners

Davis’ Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) was used to assess empathy in a sample of 839 male prisoners aged 15-28. Because recent studies have questioned the usability of the IRI with offenders, psychometric properties of the instrument were analyzed while taking intelligence and verbal skills into consideration as potential influencing factors. Results showed that offenders with a lower IQ and lower verbal skills had difficulties with negatively worded items. After negatively worded items had been eliminated, the component structure of the IRI was replicated. Reliabilities of the shortened version were sufficient and differential validity was found. The fantasy, perspective taking, and empathic concern subscales differentiated between violent and nonviolent offenders. Furthermore, in a logistic regression, the perspective taking subscale contributed significantly to the prediction of future violent offending within 24 months after release.

scholarly journals Substance misuse as a marker of vulnerability among male prisoners on remand

2000 ◽  
Vol 177 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Brooke ◽  
Caecilia Taylor ◽  
John Gunn ◽  
Anthony Maden
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Childhood Adversity ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Disadvantaged Population ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Current Mood ◽  
Male Prisoners

BackgroundMore treatment for substance misuse should be provided within prisons.AimsTo examine differences between prisoners on remand with substance misuse problems and other prisoners on remand.MethodRandom selection and interview of unconvicted male prisoners (n=750, a 9.4% sample), plus examination of the prison medical record.ResultsOf the sample of 750, 253 subjects (33.7%) reported either drug- or alcohol-related health problems or dependency. Compared with other prisoners on remand, they reported more childhood adversity, conduct disorder, self-harm, past psychiatric treatment and current mood disorder, and had fewer qualifications, were more likely to be unemployed and have more housing difficulties.ConclusionsOne-third of unconvicted men in prison report substance-related problems, and these are a marker for vulnerability within a disadvantaged population. Health care providers should involve this group in treatment and rehabilitation, both inside prison and following release.

An exploratory analysis of the relations between the rate of physiological habituation, the acquired capability for suicide, and acute risk factors for suicide

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip N Smith ◽  
Caitlin Wolford-Clevenger ◽  
Candice N Selwyn ◽  
Erin Poindexter ◽  
William Lechner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Interpersonal Theory ◽  
Interpersonal Theory Of Suicide ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Acquired Capability ◽  
Suicide Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factors For Suicide

Purpose – The interpersonal theory of suicide proposes that an individual must acquire the capability for suicide to carry out a near-lethal or lethal suicide attempt. This capability develops via habituation in response to painful and provocative life events. Some individuals might be more vulnerable to developing the capability for suicide because they habituate more quickly to stimuli. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relations between the rate of physiological habituation and acquired capability, proxies for acquired capability, and acute risk factors for suicide. Design/methodology/approach – Depressed, suicidal individuals completed self-report assessments and a startle reflex task assessing the rate or speed of physiological habituation in response to repeated bursts of white noise. Findings – Slower habituation was associated with hopelessness and negative stressors. The rate of habituation was not associated with acquired capability. Originality/value – The current study informs the understanding of how physiological habituation is related to suicide risk factors.

Malpractice & Negligence: Cal. Supreme Court Clarifies Negligence Provisions under State’s Elder Abuse Act

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-203
Author(s):  
Kendra Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Skilled Nursing Facility ◽  
Pressure Sores ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Nursing Facility ◽  
Skilled Nursing ◽  
The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of California held, in Delaney v. Baker, 82 Cal. Rptr. 2d 610 (1999), that the heightened remedies available under the Elder Abuse Act (Act), Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 15657,15657.2 (West 1998), apply to health care providers who engage in reckless neglect of an elder adult. The court interpreted two sections of the Act: (1) section 15657, which provides for enhanced remedies for reckless neglect; and (2) section 15657.2, which limits recovery for actions based on “professional negligence.” The court held that reckless neglect is distinct from professional negligence and therefore the restrictions on remedies against health care providers for professional negligence are inapplicable.Kay Delaney sued Meadowood, a skilled nursing facility (SNF), after a resident, her mother, died. Evidence at trial indicated that Rose Wallien, the decedent, was left lying in her own urine and feces for extended periods of time and had stage I11 and IV pressure sores on her ankles, feet, and buttocks at the time of her death.

Using Technology to Improve Access to Health Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline A. Mashima
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Improve Access

Important initiatives in health care include (a) improving access to services for disadvantaged populations, (b) providing equal access for individuals with limited or non-English proficiency, and (c) ensuring cultural competence of health-care providers to facilitate effective services for individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health, 2001). This article provides a brief overview of the use of technology by speech-language pathologists and audiologists to extend their services to underserved populations who live in remote geographic areas, or when cultural and linguistic differences impact service delivery.

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