2020 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Showcase
Presentation Type
Open Access Poster Presentation
Keywords
Parasuicide--Psychological aspects; Attention-deficit hyeractivity disorder--Psychological aspects;
Abstract
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a relatively new subject in psychopathology, as it is listed as a Condition for Further Study (APA, 2013). Impulsivity is a risk factor for NSSI, and is a core feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggesting that the two might be linked. The current exploratory study focused on the function of NSSI in college students with and without elevated ADHD symptoms. The preliminary results from a small sample (N = 42) suggest that the reported function of NSSI might vary based on ADHD symptoms. Affect regulation was commonly listed as the rational for NSSI among the elevated ADHD group.
Start Date
17-4-2020 12:00 PM
End Date
17-4-2020 4:00 PM
Faculty Advisor
Elizabeth K. Lefler
Department
Department of Psychology
Copyright
©2020 MacKenzie Dallenbach
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Dallenbach, MacKenzie L., "The Function of NSSI: Differences by ADHD Symptom Endorsement" (2020). INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference. 3.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/csbsresearchconf/2020/all/3
The Function of NSSI: Differences by ADHD Symptom Endorsement
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a relatively new subject in psychopathology, as it is listed as a Condition for Further Study (APA, 2013). Impulsivity is a risk factor for NSSI, and is a core feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggesting that the two might be linked. The current exploratory study focused on the function of NSSI in college students with and without elevated ADHD symptoms. The preliminary results from a small sample (N = 42) suggest that the reported function of NSSI might vary based on ADHD symptoms. Affect regulation was commonly listed as the rational for NSSI among the elevated ADHD group.
