Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) behavior in college students at an urban university was studied. Relations between NSSI and poor quality relationships with their parents and peers, as well as deficient coping and help-seeking behavior were examined from an attachment perspective. Undergraduates were recruited via an online psychology subject pool and completed an online survey. T-tests were conducted to identify what variables differed between students who engaged in NSSI in contrast to students that did not. In addition, a discriminant function analysis was conducted. It was found that intrapersonal and interpersonal variables predicted group membership (i.e. social desirability, body protection, positive affect, comfort with touch, and emotional abuse). Findings are discussed and may help to better identify college students engaging in NSSI and help to inform treatment.
Source: Human Biology
Author: Angela S. Fedewa
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W265535169