Citation

Boone SD, Brausch AM. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 2016; 46(5): 625-633.

Affiliation

Department of Psychological Sciences, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/sltb.12240

PMID

26970091

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between physical activity, depression, and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in 167 high school and undergraduate students (mean age = 17.37, range 14-25).

RESULTS indicated that NSSI frequency had a significant negative relationship with physical activity, and physical activity moderated the relationship between depressive symptoms and self-harm. Specifically, high levels of depressive symptoms and low levels of physical activity had the greatest frequency of NSSI. Lastly, appearance-based exercise motivations were significantly related to increased frequencies of NSSI. Overall, physical activity may possess a protective nature against NSSI, especially in individuals with depressive symptoms.

© 2016 The American Association of Suicidology.

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