Citation

Tatnell R, Hasking PA, Newman L, Taffe J, Martin G. Arch. Suicide Res. 2017; 21(4): 610-620.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry , The University of Queensland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2016.1246267

PMID

27726519

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: We examined the relative risk of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) associated with a history of physical and sexual abuse/assault, poor attachment relationships, and poor emotion regulation among adolescents.

METHODS: 2,637 adolescents (aged 12-15 years) completed questionnaires at three time-points: baseline, 12, and 24 months later.

RESULTS: Across the study, 9.4% reported a history of NSSI. Each of past or recent abuse/assault, poor attachment relationships and poor emotion regulation was associated with NSSI. We also observed a potential 'high-risk' group among those reporting recent sexual abuse or assault.

CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge of abuse history, recent sexual assault, attachment, and emotion regulatory ability will enable clinicians to assist adolescents in avoiding some of the more negative outcomes of these, including NSSI.

Language: en