Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury in College Students: The Role of Perfectionism and Rumination
- 1 December 2009
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
- Vol. 39 (6), 576-587
- https://doi.org/10.1521/suli.2009.39.6.576
Abstract
A paucity of research exists examining personality and cognitive characteristics that may contribute to nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). The purpose of the current study was to clarify the contribution of perfectionism and rumination, along with depression and anxiety, to NSSI within a sample of 170 college students. Group comparisons revealed that participants with a history of NSSI endorsed significantly more rumination and depressive and anxious symptoms then non-NSSI controls. Results regarding perfectionism were mixed, with NSSI participants differing from controls on select aspects of perfectionism. Results suggest higher levels of depression and anxiety and a ruminative cognitive style may increase vulnerability for NSSI; however, further research is needed to clarify the contribution of perfectionism.Keywords
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