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Effect of sense of self on nonsuicidal self-injury in college students: a regulated mediating model

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the relationship and mechanism between sense of self and nonsuicidal self-injury among college students, providing a new theoretical basis for predicting and preventing such behavior. METHODS: A total of 1350 college students completed the Sense of Self scale, nonsuicidal self-injury questionnaire, frustration scale, and social problem-solving questionnaire. RESULTS: (1) Negative Sense of Self predicts frustration, and frustration positively predicts nonsuicidal self-injury. (2) Frustration serves as a partial mediator in the relationship between sense of self and nonsuicidal self-injury. (3) The impulsive-negligent social problem-solving style regulates the first half of the mediation model by influencing the relationship between sense of self and frustration. CONCLUSION: Frustration, mediated by sense of self, increases the risk of nonsuicidal self-injury, and this relationship is moderated by the impulsive-negligent social problem-solving style. Sense of Self is a necessary but not sufficient condition for nonsuicidal self-injury, indirectly influencing such behavior through frustration triggered by stress events.

Source: BMC Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20633-3

Authors: Yang Li, Fangzhao Xu, Zeng Yi, Fan Ou, Shanshan Tao, Xiaoling He

Institution: Nanchang University

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,190