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    Multiple mediation modelling exploring relationships between specific aspects of attachment, emotion regulation, and non-suicidal self-injury

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    Authors
    Tatnell, R.
    Hasking, Penelope
    Newman, L.
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Tatnell, R. and Hasking, P. and Newman, L. 2017. Multiple mediation modelling exploring relationships between specific aspects of attachment, emotion regulation, and non-suicidal self-injury. Australian Journal of Psychology.
    Source Title
    Australian Journal of Psychology
    DOI
    10.1111/ajpy.12166
    ISSN
    0004-9530
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54431
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © 2017 The Australian Psychological Society.Objective: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is physically harmful behaviour, primarily used to regulate emotions. Emotion regulatory ability is theorised to develop in the context of primary attachment relationships and to be impacted by the quality of these relationships. We propose a developmental perspective for why some people engage in NSSI. Method: A questionnaire assessing aspects of attachment, emotion regulation, and NSSI was completed by 237 young adults. Results: Participants reporting NSSI were more likely to report difficulties in attachment relationships and emotion relation. Using multiple mediation modelling, anxiety related to mothers, and a fearful attachment model predicted NSSI through non-acceptance of emotional responses and lack of regulatory strategies; the fearful model also predicted NSSI through difficulties in engaging in goal-directed behaviour and impulse control. Conclusions: Risk of NSSI may increase as a result of attachment difficulties and associated emotional development; early prevention measures may be useful. Treatment of NSSI should target attachment constructs as well as understanding, expression, and regulation of emotion.

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