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Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Injury Among University Students

Gollust, Sarah Elizabeth, Eisenberg, Daniel, Golberstein, Ezra·2008·Journal of American College Health

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The authors' purpose in this research was to establish estimates of the prevalence and correlates of nonsuicidal self-injury among university students. PARTICIPANTS: The authors recruited participants (N = 2,843) from a random sample of 5,021 undergraduate and graduate students attending a large midwestern public university. METHODS: Using an Internet-based survey, the authors measured the prevalence of self-injury and potential risk factors, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and negative health behaviors. RESULTS: Seven percent of students reported any self-injury over the previous 4 weeks. Factors associated with a significantly higher likelihood (p <.05) of self-injury included cigarette smoking, concurrent depressive and anxiety disorders, and for men, growing up in a family of low socioeconomic status and having symptoms of eating disorders. Only 26% of those who reported self-injury received mental health therapy or medication in the previous year. CONCLUSIONS: Students who harm themselves experience high anxiety and distress, yet are unlikely to seek help.

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Authors
Gollust, S. E., Eisenberg, D., & Golberstein, E.
Affiliations
University of Michigan (US)
Venue
Journal of American College Health
Published
2008-03-01
Volume
56
Issue
5
Pages
491-498
ISSN
  • 0164-4300 (ISSN-L)
  • 0744-8481
  • 1940-3208
OpenAlex
W2021692434
Cited by
282
References
36
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FWCI
10.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of American College Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords
non-suicidal self-injury, university students, prevalence, risk factors, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, cigarette smoking, family socioeconomic status, help-seeking, psychotherapy
MeSH terms
Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Mental Health Services, Risk Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Students, Universities, Health Behavior, Prevalence, Self-Injurious Behavior, Substance-Related Disorders

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