Family History of Suicidal Behavior Predicts Impulsive-Aggressive Behavior Levels in Psychiatric Outpatients
Family History of Suicidal Behavior Predicts Impulsive-Aggressive Behavior Levels in Psychiatric Outpatients
Family History of Suicidal Behavior Predicts Impulsive-Aggressive Behavior Levels in Psychiatric Outpatients
Family History of Suicidal Behavior Predicts Impulsive-Aggressive Behavior Levels in Psychiatric Outpatientss
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Référence bibliographique [1430]
Diaconu, Gabriel et Turecki, Gustavo. 2009. «Family History of Suicidal Behavior Predicts Impulsive-Aggressive Behavior Levels in Psychiatric Outpatients ». Journal of Affective Disorders, vol. 113, no 1-2, p. 172-178.
Fiche synthèse
1. Objectifs
Intentions : « In this paper, we provide additional evidence supporting the role of IABs [impulsive-aggressive behaviors] as intermediate phenotypes. We explored the relation between a history of suicide attempts, and family history of suicidal behavior, on a sample of psychiatric outpatients. » (p. 173)
Questions/Hypothèses : « Our main hypothesis was that patients with a family loading of suicidal behavior would display higher scores of impulsive-aggressive behaviors measures, irrespective of their primary psychopathology, than patients with negative family history of suicidal behavior. » (p. 173)
2. Méthode
Échantillon/Matériau : « The study sample consisted of 474 adults, recruited consecutively from a community mental-health clinic. » (p. 173)
Instruments : Questionnaires
Type de traitement des données : Analyse statistique
3. Résumé
« We took advantage of direct measures of impulsivity and aggressiveness, using standardized inventories, and also employed a robust statistical approach, that sought to control most frequent confounders. In synthesis, impulsive-aggressive behaviors are more than putative markers for a suicidal diathesis; they coexist with familial aggregation of suicidal behaviors and may provide the platform for a comprehensive understanding of why some individuals are predisposed to suicide. Further research is yet needed to go more in-depth and establish the state vs. trait component of such behavioral susceptibilities, including the integration of environmental factors such as trauma, and recent life events. » (p. 176)