Buffering the effects of peer victimization on adolescent non-suicidal self-injury: The role of self-compassion and family cohesion. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jiang, Yongqiang; You, Jianing; Hou, Yang; Du, Chao; Lin, Min-Pei; Zheng, Xiaoling; Ma, Congfen
• Is Part Of: Journal of adolescence. Volume 53(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 107
• Page End: 115
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Non-suicidal self-injury -- Peer victimization -- Self-compassion -- Family cohesion -- Adolescents; Adolescent psychiatry -- Periodicals; Adolescent psychology -- Periodicals; Adolescence -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 305.23505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.09.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-1971

Abstract

Abstract: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant behavioral problem among adolescents all over the world. This study examined the longitudinal relationship between peer victimization and NSSI, as well as the buffering effects of self-compassion and family cohesion on this relationship. Data were collected at two time points from 525 secondary school students (226 girls; M age = 12.97, SD = 1.02) in China. Results showed that peer victimization (marginally) significantly predicted NSSI over time even after controlling for Wave 1 NSSI. This association was weakened under the condition of high levels of self-compassion. Findings of this study emphasize the buffering effect of self-compassion in the relationship between peer victimization and NSSI, and are informative for prevention and intervention of this behavioral problem.