The Effect of Bullying Victimization on Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: The Mediating Roles of Alexithymia and Self-Esteem
Xiajun Guo,
Sijia Wu,
Wanglin Dong
et al.
Abstract:Background & Aim
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents is a serious public health issue influenced by the interaction of multiple factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the multiple mediating roles of alexithymia and self-esteem in the association between bullying victimization and NSSI in a sample of Chinese adolescents.
Methods
A survey of 1299 adolescents from two public middle schools in Henan Province, China, was undertaken. Data were collec… Show more
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