Citation

Cramer RJ, La Guardia AC, Bryson C, Morgan K. J. Am. Coll. Health 2017; 65(6): 363-371.

Affiliation

Sam Houston State University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2017.1312416

PMID

28362249

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the overlap of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide-related behaviors (SRB) among college students with regard to demographics, mental health and coping styles. PARTICIPANTS: Respondents were 572 undergraduate students at a southwestern public university.

METHODS: Data were collected in 2015. Respondents completed a demographic survey and assessments of NSSI, SRB, internalizing symptoms (i.e., anxiety, stress and depression), aggression, and negative coping strategies. The survey was administered via a web-based procedure.

RESULTS: Females reported more frequent cutting behaviors than males. Endorsement of NSSI was also associated with an increased likelihood of lifetime SRB. A subgroup of students endorsing both NSSI and SRB demonstrated poorer mental health, more negative coping, and self-reported female sex.

CONCLUSIONS: College healthcare providers may benefit from competency-based training in techniques for the combination treatment of NSSI and SRB, as well as culturally-based models of suicide.

Language: en

Keywords

College Students; Coping; Mental Health; Non-Suicidal Self Injury; Suicide