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The effect of interparental conflict on non-suicidal self-injury in middle school students: a moderated mediation model of self-esteem and regulatory emotional self-efficacy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the effects of interparental conflict on non-suicidal self-injury in middle school students and investigated the mediating role of self-esteem and the moderating role of regulatory emotional self-efficacy. A total of 1,072 middle school students were recruited to participate in this study and anonymously completed the Children's Perception of Interparental Conflict Scale, Self-esteem Scale, Regulatory Emotional Self-efficacy Scale, and Adolescent Self-Injury Questionnaire. The results were as follows: (1) Interparental conflict positively predicted non-suicidal self-injury in middle school students; (2) self-esteem mediated the relationship between interparental conflict and non-suicidal self-injury; (3) the relationship between self-esteem and non-suicidal self-injury was moderated by regulatory emotional self-efficacy. These findings provide a new avenue for reducing and preventing non-suicidal self-injury among middle school students.

Source: BMC Psychology

DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-02681-5

Authors: Zhendong Wan, Shuanghu Fang, Chunni Zhao

Institutions: Anhui Normal University, Foshan University

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,990