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Longitudinal analysis of adolescent NSSI: The role of intrapersonal and interpersonal factors

Tatnell, Ruth, Kelada, Lauren, Hasking, Penelope, Martin, Graham·2014·Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology

Abstract

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) occurs in approximately 10 % of adolescents. To establish effective prevention and intervention initiatives, it is important to understand onset, maintenance and cessation of NSSI. We explored whether the relationships between interpersonal factors (i.e. attachment, social support) and NSSI were mediated by intrapersonal factors (i.e. emotion regulation, self-esteem, self-efficacy). Participants were 1973 students (1414 female and 559 male) aged between 12 and 18 years (M = 13.89, SD = 0.97) recruited from 40 Australian high schools. Participants completed a questionnaire at two time-points with a 12-month interval. At baseline, 8.3 % of adolescents engaged in NSSI, increasing to 11.9 % at follow-up. Family support was most salient in onset, maintenance and cessation of NSSI. Attachment anxiety was related to NSSI onset. Of the intrapersonal variables, self-esteem and self-efficacy were significant in predicting onset of NSSI. Self-esteem, self-efficacy and cognitive reappraisal mediated the relationship between attachment anxiety and NSSI onset. A combination of interpersonal and intrapersonal variables contributes to the onset, maintenance and cessation of NSSI in adolescence. Perceived family support appears to be an important safeguard against NSSI. Strategies targeting family functioning and teaching cognitive reappraisal techniques to adolescents may reduce the number engaging in NSSI.

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Authors
Tatnell, R., Kelada, L., Hasking, P., & Martin, G.
Affiliations
  • Monash University (AU)
  • The University of Queensland (AU)
Corresponding author
Hasking, Penelope
Venue
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
Published
2013-12-17
Volume
42
Issue
6
Pages
885-896
ISSN
  • 0091-0627 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2835
OpenAlex
W2026358233
Cited by
363
References
67
Citations by year
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FWCI
17.41
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Australian Research Council
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
Keywords
non-suicidal self-injury, adolescents, attachment anxiety, family support, social support, self-esteem, self-efficacy, emotion regulation, cognitive reappraisal, mediation, family functioning
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Analysis of Variance, Child, Emotions, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Object Attachment, Predictive Value of Tests, Surveys and Questionnaires, Risk Factors, Self Concept, Social Support, Self-Injurious Behavior, Self Efficacy

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