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Brown, Joshua Travis; Volk, Fred; Gearhart, Gabrielle L. – Journal of American College Health, 2018
Objective: This study seeks to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory-Functions (OSI-F) for assessing nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), a condition for further study in the DSM-5. Participants: Participants included 345 students who indicated a history of self-injury in a university counseling center over six…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Injuries, College Students, Predictor Variables
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Buser, Trevor J.; Buser, Juleen K. – Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 2013
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) may be characterized as a process addiction for some individuals who self-injure. The authors review findings on the addictive features of NSSI, including compulsivity, loss of control, continued use despite negative consequences, and tolerance.
Descriptors: Injuries, Addictive Behavior, Counselor Training, Self Destructive Behavior