Thomas Joiner
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Thomas Ellis Joiner Jr. | |
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| Born | June 7, 1965 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University, University of Texas at Austin |
| Known for | The interpersonal theory of suicide |
| Awards | James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award (2020) |
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| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | Florida State University |
| Doctoral advisor | Gerald I. Metalsky, Ph.D. |
Thomas Joiner is an American academic psychologist and leading expert on
In Why People Die by Suicide, Joiner posits the interpersonal theory of suicide, a three-part explanation of suicide which focuses on ability and desire. The desire to die by suicide comes from a sense of disconnection from others and lack of belonging, combined with a belief that one is a burden on others. The ability to die by suicide comes from a gradual desensitization to violence and a decreased fear of pain, combined with technical competence in one or more suicide methods. Under this model, a combination of desire and ability will precede most serious suicide attempts.[1]
Joiner holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin.
In 2023, Joiner appeared on the history-centered podcast, Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo.[2]
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External links
- Myths about Suicide, from Harvard University Press
- Florida State University faculty profile
- Lab Webpage
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