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Identifying Protective and Risk Factors for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Young Adults in Korea: Insights From
1College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
|July 16, 2024
Summary
Self-compassion protects young adults from non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), while childhood adversity and depression increase risk. Mental health services and self-compassion programs are crucial for prevention in Korean young adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant concern among young adults.
- Understanding protective and risk factors is vital for effective intervention strategies.
- Problem Behaviour Theory (PBT) provides a framework for analyzing complex behaviors like NSSI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify protective and risk factors for NSSI in Korean young adults aged 20s.
- To examine the roles of self-compassion, childhood adversity, depression, anxiety, and social support.
- To offer an integrated perspective based on Problem Behaviour Theory (PBT).
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 650 young adults in Korea.
- Self-report questionnaires measuring NSSI, resilience, social support, self-compassion, childhood adversity, depression, anxiety, and anger.
- Hierarchical logistic regression analysis to determine significant factors.
Main Results:
- 16.46% of participants reported NSSI.
- NSSI was more prevalent in younger individuals and females.
- Self-compassion emerged as a protective factor, while childhood adversity and depression were significant risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Low self-compassion, high childhood adversity, and high depression are linked to increased NSSI likelihood.
- Targeted mental health services for those with childhood adversity and depression are recommended.
- Developing programs to enhance self-compassion may mitigate NSSI in young adults.
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