Risk factors for nonsuicidal self-injury in Japanese college students: The moderating role of mood regulation expectancies

Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. There has been considerable research into risk factors for suicide, such as impulsivity, but considerably less research on protective factors. Aims: The present study examines the role that social support plays in the relationship between impulsivity and suicide risk. Methods: Participants were 169 undergraduates who completed self-report measures of impulsivity and social support. Suicide risk was assessed using an interview measure. Results: Social support moderates the relationship between impulsivity and suicide risk, such that those who are highly impulsive are less likely to be at risk for suicide if they also have high levels of social support. Conclusions: Social support can be a useful buffer to suicide risk for at-risk individuals who are highly impulsive.

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Justice in the Family: The Moderating Role of Social Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Interactional Justice From Parents

The Family Journal ◽

10.1177/1066480712441575 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 147-156 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Trevor J. Buser ◽

Juleen K. Buser ◽

Anne Kearney

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Interactional Justice ◽

Social Self ◽

Self Injury ◽

The Family ◽

The Relationship ◽

Moderating Role ◽

Nonsuicidal Self Injury

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Does shame influence nonsuicidal self-injury among college students? An investigation into the role of shame, negative urgency, and brooding

Journal of College Student Psychotherapy ◽

10.1080/87568225.2018.1470480 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 237-256 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Madeline D. Wielgus ◽

Lauren E. Hammond ◽

Andrew R. Fox ◽

Melissa R. Hudson ◽

Amy H. Mezulis

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Negative Urgency ◽

Self Injury ◽

Nonsuicidal Self Injury

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An Examination of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among College Students

Journal of Mental Health Counseling ◽

10.17744/mehc.30.2.8p879p3443514678 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 137-156 ◽

Cited By ~ 139

Author(s):

Nancy Heath ◽

Jessica Toste ◽

Tatiana Nedecheva ◽

Alison Charlebois

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

College Students ◽

Childhood Trauma ◽

Age Of Onset ◽

Student Sample ◽

College Sample ◽

College Student Sample ◽

Self Injury ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Nonsuicidal Self Injury

This study examines characteristics (i.e., prevalence, method, age of onset, frequency) of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and associated risk factors in a college student sample. Results revealed 11.68% admitted to engaging in NSSI at least once and no significant gender difference in occurrence of NSSI. Even in this college sample, those who self-injure differed substantially from non-self-injurers with regard to emotion regulation, but were not found to differ significantly on either early attachment or childhood trauma and abuse. Importance of understanding NSSI as an emerging behavior among college students is discussed.

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