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Motivations for Self-Injury, Affect, and Impulsivity: A Comparison of Individuals with Current Self-Injury to Individuals with a History of Self-Injury
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Taylor, Julia; Peterson, Claire M.; Fischer, Sarah – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2012
Individuals who report nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) are characterized by the tendency to act rashly while experiencing distress (negative urgency), the tendency to act without thinking, and endorsement of both social and affect regulation motives for the behavior. However, very little research has identified characteristics that distinguish…
Descriptors: Injuries, Personality Traits, Conceptual Tempo, Self Destructive Behavior