TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - The role of reward sensitivity and childhood maltreatment in predicting nonsuicidal self-injury
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - Kautz, Marin M.
A1  - Burke, Taylor A.
A1  - Siegel, David M.
A1  - Case, Julia
A1  - Alloy, Lauren B.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12718
ID  - ref1
ER  -