Citation

Hasking PA, Claes L. J. Am. Coll. Health 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-7.

Affiliation

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences , University Antwerp , Antwerp , Belgium.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2019.1583661

PMID

30939103

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to explore common and differential relationships between nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), risky drinking, and disordered eating attitudes and impulsivity, emotion dysregulation, and alexithymia.

METHODS: We investigated these associations in a sample of 951 college students (79.4% female, Mage = 21.86 years) by means of self-report questionnaires assessing the constructs of interest.

RESULTS: Overall, 28% of the students reported a history of NSSI, one third engaged in risky drinking, and less than 5% reported disordered eating symptoms. Negative urgency and difficulties in emotion regulation were both related to each of the three behaviors and can be considered as common transdiagnostic mechanisms.

CONCLUSIONS: We discuss the implications of transdiagnostic mechanisms involved in these three dysregulated behaviors with respect to their assessment and treatment in college counseling settings.

Language: en

Keywords

NSSI; alexithymia; disordered eating; emotion regulation; impulsivity; risky drinking