Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 Suicidal Behaviour Suicidal Behaviour: Underlying dynamics is a wide ranging collection of articles that builds upon an earlier volume by the same editor, Suicidal Behaviour: Assessment of people-at-risk, 2010, and delves deeper into the dynamics of suicide by synthesizing signifi cant psychological and interdisciplinary perspectives. The volume brings together varied conceptualizations by scholars across disciplines from around the globe, adding to available theoretical understanding as well as providing research-based inputs for practitioners in the fi eld of suicidal behaviour. The book has sixteen chapters divided into two broad sections, opening with a discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of suicidal behaviour in the fi rst half, conceptualizing the phenomenon from different vantage points of genetics, personality theory, cognitive and affective processes, stress and assessment theories. The second half brings in varied research evidences and assessment perspectives from different populations and groups, building on theoretical foundations and discussing the nuances of dealing with suicidal behaviours among sexual minority populations, alcoholics, military personnel, and specifi c socio- cultural groups. It closes with a focus on a signifi cant issue encountered often in clinical practice – assessment of suicide risk and ways of resolving the cultural, ethical and legal dilemmas. Updesh Kumar is a Scientist ‘F’ and Head, Mental Health Division, Defence Institute of Psychological Research, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), New Delhi, India. Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 This page intentionally left blank Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 Suicidal Behaviour Underlying dynamics Edited by Updesh Kumar Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 First published 2015 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2015 U. Kumar The right of the editor to be identifi ed as the author of the editorial material, and of the authors for their individual chapters, has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identifi cation and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data pages cm 1. Suicidal behavior—Risk factors. I. Kumar, Updesh. RC569.S8954 2015 616.85v844505—dc23 2014019822 ISBN: 978-1-138-79381-1 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-76084-1 (ebk) Typeset in Galliard by RefineCatch Limited, Bungay, Suffolk Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 To His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji Founder, Art of Living Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 This page intentionally left blank Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 Contents List of contributors ix Foreword xix MAURIZIO POMPILI Preface xxi PART I Theoretical underpinnings 1 1 Conceptualizing suicidal behaviour: understanding and prevention 3 HARDEEP LAL JOSHI, VIJAY PARKASH AND UPDESH KUMAR 2 Genetics of suicidal behavior 23 MARCO SARCHIAPONE AND MIRIAM IOSUE 3 Suicidality and personality: linking pathways 39 VIJAY PARKASH AND UPDESH KUMAR 4 Emotion dysregulation and suicidality 56 MICHAEL D. ANESTIS Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 5 Role of aggression and impulsivity in suicide attempts and in suicide completion 66 YARI GVION AND ALAN APTER 6 Psycho-social stress and suicidal behaviour 80 VSEVOLOD A. ROZANOV 7 From social adversity to psychological pain: a pathway to suicide 98 PHILIPPE COURTET AND EMILIE OLIÉ viii Contents 8 Clustering and contagion of suicidal behaviour 110 ELLA ARENSMAN AND CARMEL McAULIFFE PART II Varied research evidence and assessment perspectives 121 9 Suicidal ideation and behavior among sexual minority youth: correlates, vulnerabilities, and protective factors 123 SAMANTHA PFLUM, KAITLIN VENEMA, JOSEPH TOMLINS, PETER GOLDBLUM AND BRUCE BONGAR 10 Spatial and temporal distribution of suicidal behaviour with a special focus on Hungary: understanding the variations 136 ZOLTÁN RIHMER, XENIA GONDA AND PETER DOME 11 Suicide in the United States military 153 TRACY A. CLEMANS AND CRAIG J. BRYAN 12 Contribution of alcohol to suicide mortality in Eastern Europe 168 YURY E. RAZVODOVSKY 13 Media content representation of suicide in various societies: a critical review 186 QIJIN CHENG AND PAUL S. F. YIP 14 The formal assessment of suicide risk 202 BRUCE BONGAR, ELVIN SHEYKHANI, URI KUGEL AND DAVID GIANNINI 15 Culturally competent suicide assessment 213 Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 URI KUGEL, LORI HOLLERAN, KASIE HUMMEL, JOYCE CHU, PETER GOLDBLUM AND BRUCE BONGAR 16 Ethical and legal issues in dealing with suicidal behaviour 224 SWATI MUKHERJEE AND UPDESH KUMAR Index 236 Contributors The Editor Updesh Kumar, PhD, is Scientist ‘F’ and chair of the Mental Health Division at the Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), R&D Organization, Ministry of Defence, Delhi. He obtained his doctorate degree in the area of suicidal behaviour from Punjab University, Chandigarh and has 23 years of experience as a scientist in R&D organizations. He specializes in low intensity confl ict, suicidal behaviour and terrorism research. He edited six volumes: Recent Developments of Psychology, Counseling: A practical approach, Suicidal Behaviour: Assessment of People-at-Risk (Sage Publications, 2010), Countering Terrorism: Psychosocial Strategies (Sage Publications, 2012),Understanding Suicide Terrorism: Psychosocial Dynamics (Sage Publications, 2014), and recently Positive Psychology: Applications in Work, Health and Well-being (in press, Pearson Education). He has written the manuals Suicide and Fratricide: Dynamics and management for defence personnel, Managing Emotions in Daily Life and in Work Place for general publication, Overcoming Obsolescence and Becoming Creative in the R&D Environment for R&D organizations and Self-Help Techniques in Military Settings. He has written more than 50 other academic publications in the form of research papers, journal articles and book chapters and represented his institute at national and international level. Dr Kumar has been a psychological assessor (psychologist) in various services selection boards for eight years for the selection of offi cers in the Indian armed forces. He is certifi ed by The British Psychological Society with level A and level B Certifi cate of Competence in Occupational Testing. He has Downloaded by [New York University] at 07:14 14 August 2016 to his credit many important research projects relating to the armed forces. He was conferred with the DRDO’s Best Popular Science Communication Award, 2009 by the Honourable Defence Minister of India. He has also been the recipient of the DRDO Technology Group Award in 2001 and 2009, Professor Manju Thakur Memorial Award, 2009 and 2012 by the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) and Professor N. N. Sen Best Paper Award for the year 2010 by the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP). The Indian government recently conferred the Laboratory Scientist of the Year Award, 2012–2013 and the prestigious DRDO’s Scientist of the Year Award, 2013. x List of contributors Contributors Michael D. Anestis, PhD, is Assistant Professor and Director of Suicide and Emotion Dysregulation Laboratory, Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, USA. His work focuses primarily on risk factors for suicidal behaviour and efforts to empirically test widely held assumptions about suicide. He has published numerous journal articles in the fi eld of suicidal behaviour in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviour, Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal of Affective Disorders, Archives of Suicide Research, Personality, Behaviour Research, Clinical Psychology Review and Therapy and Mental Health. He is the author of several book chapters in the area of suicidal behaviour published by the Oxford University Press and Guilford Press. He has been the reviewer of various international journals of suicidal behaviour and clinical psychology. He is affi liated to various professional societies like the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and Military Suicide Research Consortium (MSRC) and is the recipient of Resident Outstanding Contribution to the Consortium Award 2011 and Leonard Krasner Student Dissertation Award 2009. Alan Apter, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry at the Sackler School of Medicine at the University of Tel Aviv, where he served as Chair of the department. He is also the director of the Feinberg Child Study Center at Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, a member of numerous professional societies and organizations and has published more than 300 articles and chapters as well as two books. He is a