Trauma‐Related Guilt Mediates the Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Suicidal Ideation in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma‐related guilt are risk factors for suicidal ideation (SI) in veterans. Components of trauma‐related guilt were examined as serial mediators of the relationship between PTSD and SI. In a sample of 53 OEF/OIF/OND combat veterans, PTSD had an indirect eff...

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Published in:Suicide & life-threatening behavior 2017-02, Vol.47 (1), p.78-85
Main Authors: Tripp, Jessica C., McDevitt‐Murphy, Meghan E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Afghan Campaign 2001
Cognition
Cognition & reasoning
Emotional disorders
Guilt
Humans
Iraq War, 2003-2011
Male
Post traumatic stress disorder
Risk Assessment - methods
Risk Factors
Statistics as Topic
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide - prevention & control
Suicide - psychology
Veterans
Veterans - psychology
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Summary:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma‐related guilt are risk factors for suicidal ideation (SI) in veterans. Components of trauma‐related guilt were examined as serial mediators of the relationship between PTSD and SI. In a sample of 53 OEF/OIF/OND combat veterans, PTSD had an indirect effect on SI through a serial mediation chain of guilt cognitions, distress, and global guilt, suggesting that trauma‐related guilt via cognitions, distress, and global guilt is a pathway from PTSD to SI. Attention should be given to assessing and addressing trauma‐related guilt in veterans experiencing PTSD to prevent SI.
ISSN:0363-0234
1943-278X
DOI:10.1111/sltb.12266