Non-suicidal self-injury in high school students: Associations with identity processes and statuses |
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| Institution: | 1. Temple University, United States;2. University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States;1. Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK;2. National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK;3. Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada;4. Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK;5. University of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK;1. Department of Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA;2. Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA;1. University of Glasgow, Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0XH, United Kingdom;2. University of Stirling, Division of Psychology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the direct, deliberate destruction of one's body tissue without suicidal intent. Research has highlighted the importance of identity synthesis versus confusion for NSSI. However, the association with identity processes and statuses remains unknown. A total of 568 adolescents reported on NSSI, identity, anxiety, and depression. Although identity processes of identification with commitment (negatively) and ruminative exploration (positively) were related to NSSI variables, these relationships were no longer significant when controlling for anxiety and depression. When examining identity statuses (using cluster analysis), individuals who had engaged in NSSI in the past (but not currently) were more likely to be in the moratorium cluster and less likely to be in the achievement cluster. Individuals who were currently engaging in NSSI were more likely to be in the troubled diffusion cluster. Clinicians should be attentive to the complex interplay between identity and NSSI when treating adolescents. |
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| Keywords: | Identity Commitment Exploration Non-suicidal self-injury |
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