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Citation

Smith NB, Steele AM, Weitzman ML, Trueba AF, Meure AE. Arch. Suicide Res. 2014; 19(1): 60-74.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology , Southern Methodist University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2013.850135

PMID

25010258

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Self-directed disgust, a component of self-criticism may present an important, yet unexplored emotion in the context of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). The aim of this study was to examine the role of self-disgust in NSSI, specifically as a potential mediator in the relations between depression and NSSI as well as sexual abuse and NSSI, and to also better understand characteristics that might differentiate recent and past self-injurers.

METHOD: 549 college students completed measures assessing NSSI, self-disgust, depression, anxiety sensitivity and physical and sexual abuse.

RESULTS: Results indicated self-disgust fully mediated the relation between depressive symptoms and NSSI status and partially mediated the relation between sexual abuse and NSSI status. Additionally, compared to past self-injurers (4.6%; n = 25), recent self-injurers (6.4%; n = 35) endorsed significantly higher self-disgust and depressive symptoms.

CONCLUSION: Self-disgust may be an important component in NSSI and should be addressed in treatment.


Language: en

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