Cognition and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: Exploring Relationships with Psychological Functions

Sorgi-Wilson, Kristen M.; Cheung, Joey C.; Ciesinski, Nicole K.; McCloskey, Michael S.

doi:10.1080/13811118.2022.2106919

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“…Our study demonstrated that there is a strong correlation between negative cognitive bias and NSSI among nursing students (β = 0.3788, CI [0.2878, 0.4698]). This finding aligns with a recent report by Sorgi, which found that individuals with a history of NSSI exhibit higher levels of negative thinking and negative self-awareness compared to those without a history of NSSI [ 46 ]. This is because the presence of a negative processing bias is essential for sustaining negative emotional states, seeking out suicide-related information, triggering suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and raising the probability of suicide [ 47 ].…”

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confidence: 92%

The impact of negative cognitive bias on NSSI: mediating non-adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies

Han,

Zhang,

Chen

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background Individuals may be more likely to engage in NSSI due to negative cognitive bias, while the use of negative emotional regulation mechanisms may further contribute to NSSI. Currently, there is a dearth of studies regarding the correlation among the three variables. Method The study employed convenience sampling to collect data via online platforms from a total of 572 college students in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, over the period of January 2024 to February 2024. The questionnaires comprise the Non-Adaptive Cognitive Emotion Srategy Regulation Subscale, the Negative Cognitive Processing Bias Questionnaire, and the NSSI Questionnaire. Outcome Negative cognitive bias significantly and directly influences NSSI, as indicated by a beta coefficient of 0.3788 and a confidence interval of [0.2878, 0.4698]. The existence of negative cognitive bias significantly enhances the impact of non-adaptive cognitive emotion control approaches (β = 0.5613, CI [0.4808, 0.6418]). Non-adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies showed a significant effect on NSSI, as indicated by a beta coefficient of 0.2033 and a confidence interval of [0.0942, 0.3125]. The non-adaptive cognitive emotion control strategy serves as an intermediary between negative cognitive bias and NSSI, explaining 30.12% of the overall impact. In conclusion The results demonstrate that non-adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies play a partially moderating role in the relationship between negative cognitive bias and NSSI among nursing students. We emphasize the importance of non-adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, negative cognitive biases, and NSSI among nursing students. In order to reduce the occurrence of NSSI, it is important for schools, families, and teachers to work together closely and implement a well-organized and efficient intervention to protect the mental well-being of nursing students.

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confidence: 92%

The impact of negative cognitive bias on NSSI: mediating non-adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies

Han,

Zhang,

Chen

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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“…Nevertheless, the results may be more supportive of the model that self-harm is a response to negative self-perceptions or to punish oneself than the emotion regulation model that an unregulated emotional state triggers self-injury. This is consistent with studies that have identified the role of cognitive factors in NSSI (Kruzan et al, 2022; Sorgi-Wilson et al, 2023) and studies that suggest that self-blame or attribution plays a role in suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and risky behavior (Burke et al, 2021; Dyer et al, 2013; O’Neill et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 90%

Self-harm in sexually abused adolescents: The role of posttraumatic symptoms, emotional impulsivity, and negative cognition.

Choi,

Song

2024

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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“…Rumination tends to focus on events past and present, whereas worry focuses on potential (future) events. Studies support such cascade models, where adolescents’ self‐injury was associated with more rumination (e.g., Hoff & Muehlenkamp, 2009; Nagy et al, 2022; Sorgi‐Wilson et al, 2022). We speculate that worry, another perseverative cognition focused on anticipating negative events, may have similar ties to self‐injury, as worry and rumination are similar in processes, but differ in their time orientation (Watkins et al, 2005).…”

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confidence: 99%

Trajectories of nonsuicidal self‐injury during adolescence

Tilton‐Weaver

Latina

Marshall

2022

Journal of Adolescence

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Objective: Although nonsuicidal self-injury is a public health concern, there is little information on how it changes across adolescence or what contributes to stability or change. We aimed to identify trajectories of stability and change in self-injury from ages 13 to 17 years, and to identify interpersonal and intrapersonal correlates that differentiate between trajectories of stability and change. Method: We used five annual waves of cohort-sequential data, targeting 7th and 8th graders attending all public schools in three municipalities in central Sweden. The data were gathered via questionnaires, using a multi-item measure of non-suicidal self-injury and assessing negative experiences at home, in school, with peers, and in romantic settings, as well as intrapersonal issues (internalizing symptoms and difficulties with emotional, and behavioral regulation). The analytic sample was 3195 adolescents (51.7% boys, 48.3% girls; ages 12-16 years at T1, M = 13.61; SD = 0.66), most of whom were born in Sweden (88.6%) to at least one parent of Swedish origin (77.4%). Results: Latent growth curve modeling revealed three self-injury trajectories: a stablelow, a low-increasing, and an increasing-decreasing trajectory. Adolescents in the stable-low class reported the best overall adjustment at ages 13 and 16. Comparatively, adolescents in the other two classes reported similar levels of difficulty interpersonally and intrapersonally. Where they differed, the increase-decrease class fared worse than the low-increasing class. Conclusions: This study suggests the need to frame self-injury as having multiple directions of development during adolescence and develop theory that aligns with differential patterns of self-injury development.

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Cognition and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: Exploring Relationships with Psychological Functions

Cited by 7 publications

References 52 publications

The impact of negative cognitive bias on NSSI: mediating non-adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies

The impact of negative cognitive bias on NSSI: mediating non-adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies

Self-harm in sexually abused adolescents: The role of posttraumatic symptoms, emotional impulsivity, and negative cognition.

Trajectories of nonsuicidal self‐injury during adolescence

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