A psychometric analysis of the Ottawa self-injury inventory-f. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brown, Joshua Travis; Volk, Fred; Gearhart, Gabrielle L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 66:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 23
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: College students -- factor analysis -- intake -- self-harm -- self-injury; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2017.1366496
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

ABSTRACT: 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 semesters from August 2009 to May 2012.Method : Participants completed the OSI-F as a measure on the psychological intake for the university counseling center.Results : Factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficients, independent sample t tests, and correlations were examined and demonstrated adequate reliability and validity.Conclusions : A three-factor solution emerged from the restructured OSI-F relating to Affect Regulation, Exhilaration, and Release . Affect regulation dimensions were predictive of continuing to self-injure and related to depression, anxiety, and overall mental health. Additionally, women were more likely to attribute self-injuring to affect regulation.