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Review
. 2010 Jun;40(3):266-75.
doi: 10.1521/suli.2010.40.3.266.

Capable of suicide: a functional model of the acquired capability component of the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide

Phillip N Smith  1 , Kelly C Cukrowicz
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Capable of suicide: a functional model of the acquired capability component of the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide

Phillip N Smith et al. Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

A functional model of the acquired capability for suicide, a component of Joiner's (2005) Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide, is presented. A component of Joiner's (2005) Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide a functional model of the acquired capability for suicide is presented. The model integrates the points discussed by Joiner into a unified and specific conceptualization of acquired capability. Several points are elaborated on, such as the interaction between specific diatheses with life events, the role of short-term bolstering of the capability for suicide, and how contextual factors moderate the experience of painful and provocative life events; thereby leading to fearlessness and pain insensitivity to the actions and ideas involved in suicide.

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