Impact of Violent Experiences and Social Support on R-NSSI Behavior among Middle School Students in China

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ID15511481
AuthorsKun Liu (0009-0004-4829-6776, Binzhou Medical University), Xueyan Yang (0000-0002-5083-1799, Xi'an Jiaotong University, corresponding author), Moye Xin (0000-0002-4904-224X, Xi'an Jiaotong University)
Year2021
Volume18
Issue7
Pages3347-3347
Publication date2021-03-24
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18073347
PMID33804944
OpenAlexW3137081795
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited26

Repetitive nonsuicidal self-injury (R-NSSI) is an extreme manifestation of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) behavior that causes bodily harm and emotional and personality disorders. It is a growing concern, especially among adolescents; therefore, this study aims to provide empirical support for effective interventions on R-NSSI behavior among adolescents in China. We used data of about 1180 students from a survey conducted in seven middle schools in Xi'an, China, and applied multiple logistic regression to analyze NSSI and R-NSSI among male and female students, including their influencing factors. We found no significant difference between male and female students' R-NSSI; however, regarding influencing factors, male students had more violent experiences and less social support than female students. Parental and familial factors played the most prominent role in social support. Social support was found to be a main-effect mechanism in the effect of violent experiences on R-NSSI among male students, whereas the mechanism had both a main effect and a certain buffer effect among female students. R-NSSI was found to be more prevalent among younger children, children with siblings, and those with romantic relationship experiences. We also found that healthy adolescent development involves the participation of families and schools. Health education should be conducted according to the students' sex and characteristics

China · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Harm · Injury prevention · Poison control · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Social support · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Psychology · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments · Restraint-Related Deaths · Social Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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