Self-harm in a mixed clinical population: The roles of self-criticism, shame, and social rank.
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Gilbert, PaulMcEwan, Kirsten
Irons, Christopher Paul
Bhundia, Rakhee
Christie, Rachael
Broomhead, Claire
Rockliff, Helen
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2010-11
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Objectives. This study explored the relationship of forms and functions of self‐criticism, shame, and social rank variables to self‐harm, depression, and anxiety. Design. The study used a questionnaire design. Method. In‐patients and day‐patients (N = 73) completed a series of questionnaires measuring self‐harm, mood, self‐criticism, shame, and social comparison. Results. Self‐harm was significantly associated with forms and functions of self‐criticism, shame, and feelings of inferiority (low social rank). The self‐persecuting function of self‐criticism was especially linked to self‐harm, depression, and anxiety. Conclusions. This study adds to a growing literature on the importance of recognizing the pathogenic effects of negative self‐critical thoughts and feelings about the self and the value of distinguishing different types of self‐criticism.Citation
Gilbert, P. et al (2010) 'Self-harm in a mixed clinical population: The roles of self-criticism, shame, and social rank', British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 49 (4):563.Publisher
British Psychological SocietyJournal
British Journal of Clinical PsychologyDOI
10.1348/014466509X479771Additional Links
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1348/014466509X479771Type
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enISSN
01446657ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1348/014466509X479771
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