Self-harm in a mixed clinical population: the roles of self-criticism, shame, and social rank

Gilbert, Paul, McEwan, Kirsten, Irons, Chris, Bhundia, Rakhee, Christie, Rachael, Broomhead, Claire and Rockliff, Helen 2010. Self-harm in a mixed clinical population: the roles of self-criticism, shame, and social rank. British Journal of Clinical Psychology 49 (4) , pp. 563-576. 10.1348/014466509X479771

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Publisher:	British Psychological Society
ISSN:	0144-6657
Last Modified:	19 Apr 2017 15:46
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/94022

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