Death Studies
Volume 40, Issue 6, 2016, Pages 373-382

Suicidality among immigrants: Application of the interpersonal-psychological theory (Article)

Kene P.* , Brabeck K.M. , Kelly C. , DiCicco B.
  • a Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, United States
  • b Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, United States
  • c Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, United States
  • d Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, United States

Abstract

Immigrants constitute a significant percentage of the total population living in the United States; however, there is a paucity of research unique to suicidality among immigrants. The present article examines the applicability of the three variables of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior—acquired capability for suicide, sense of thwarted belongingness, and perceived burdensomeness—to conceptualize, assess, and treat suicidality among immigrants. Risk and protective factors and mechanisms are discussed in the context of 2 case studies and immigrant paradox. Clinical implications include assessment and treatment of immigrant-specific experiences. Obstacles to treatment and future research directions are presented. © 2016, Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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Index Keywords

male Emigrants and Immigrants female Models, Psychological risk factor Suicide, Attempted Risk Factors psychological model social isolation adult Humans United States human Suicide migrant psychology suicidal ideation
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962097642&doi=10.1080%2f07481187.2016.1155675&partnerID=40&md5=a352bffc4f81f9e04544c9c41fd7d7b9
DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2016.1155675
ISSN: 07481187
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English