Purpose: The aims of this study were to develop a self-determination theory (SDT)-based improvement program for adolescents with history non-suicidal self-injury and examine the effects on basic psychological needs (i.e. autonomy, competence, relationship), self-esteem, self-injury.Methods: This consisted one-group pretest-posttest design. participants 33 students in first second years middle s...

OBJECTIVE The authors' purpose in this research was to establish estimates of the prevalence and correlates of nonsuicidal self-injury among university students. PARTICIPANTS The authors recruited participants (N = 2,843) from a random sample of 5,021 undergraduate and graduate students attending a large midwestern public university. METHODS Using an Internet-based survey, the authors measu...

Nonsuicidal self-injury is receiving increasing attention in empirical and clinical realms. Indeed, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders designated nonsuicidal self-injury as a condition that requires further study, which signals possible future official adoption. Despite growing interest in this perplexing phenomenon, much remains unknown about why non...

Self-injury is a dangerous and pervasive behavior problem among adolescents. Clinical trials testing the effectiveness of psychological treatments for this behavior problem among adolescents are lacking; however, several treatments have shown promise, such as those focused on teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. The authors provide a case illustration of th...

Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the intentional damage of one’s own body without a suicidal intent, which involves common behaviors such as cutting, burning, scratching, and hitting the body. Identifying factors associated with the development and continuity of NSSI is a research priority, as prevention is crucial. The aim of the current study was...

BACKGROUND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been identified as a risk marker for self-injurious behaviour. In this study we aimed to describe the prevalence, topography and correlates of self-injury in individuals with ASD in contrast to individuals with Fragile X and Down syndromes and examine person characteristics associated with self-injury across and within these groups. METHOD Carers ...

OBJECTIVE To determine factors influencing disease-management self-efficacy in individuals with spinal cord injury. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS Forty-nine community-dwelling individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (mean age 44 years) participated in the study. METHODS Each subject was evaluated for disease-management self-efficacy (Self-efficacy for Managing Chro...