@article{ref1,
title="The role of reward sensitivity and childhood maltreatment in predicting nonsuicidal self-injury",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="2020",
author="Kautz, Marin M. and Burke, Taylor A. and Siegel, David M. and Case, Julia and Alloy, Lauren B.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Findings from prior research on reward sensitivity in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) have been mixed. Childhood maltreatment is an independent risk factor for NSSI and for hyposensitivity to rewards. This study aimed to disentangle the role of reward sensitivity as a predictor of NSSI for those with an elevated severity of childhood maltreatment.   METHOD: In a diverse undergraduate sample (N = 586), trait reward sensitivity (i.e., behavioral approach system subscales) and the severity of maltreatment were assessed as predictors of a lifetime history of NSSI. In a subset of this sample (n = 51), predictors of NSSI urge intensity were measured using ecological momentary assessment.   RESULTS: Individuals with elevated maltreatment who reported less positive responsiveness to rewards were more likely to have a lifetime history of NSSI. Those with elevated maltreatment who reported a lower likelihood to approach rewards experienced more intense NSSI urges across the ten-day observation period. However, those with elevated maltreatment who reported a greater likelihood to approach rewards experienced less intense NSSI urges.   CONCLUSIONS: The role of reward sensitivity as a cognitive risk factor for NSSI varies depending on childhood maltreatment history. <br><br>FINDINGS indicate that, for those with elevated maltreatment, hypersensitivity to approaching rewards may decrease risk for NSSI urges.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="10.1111/sltb.12718",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12718"
}