Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) is characterized as self-harm without suicidal intent. NSSI typically encompasses behaviors such as "cutting" or "burning" one's self. Recent research has found NSSI to be increasingly prevalent in young adults, particularly those of college age, and that NSSI is associated with significant negative health consequences. Current conceptualization of NSSI includes four distinct functions described as The Four Factor Model of NSSI (Nock and Prinstein, 2004). The present study surveys UWM students to assess for NSSI and to follow-up with additional questions relating to the Four Factor Model. More specifically, the study aims to investigate the two automatic (intrapersonal) functions of NSSI described as Automatic Negative Reinforcement and Automatic Positive Reinforcement, with particular emphasis on the latter function.
Author: Shana A. Franklin
Institution: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W159111385