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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Addiction Research

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  • Positive coping strategies are generally linked to reduced Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (NSSI).
  • Comorbid conditions, like alcohol use disorders, may diminish the protective effects of coping skills.
  • Understanding these complex interactions is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the within-person and between-person associations between positive coping strategies and NSSI risk.
  • To examine these relationships in individuals with problematic alcohol use.
  • To utilize ecological momentary assessment (EMA) for real-time data collection.

Main Methods:

  • A 21-day EMA protocol was administered to undergraduate students (n=56).
  • Participants completed four daily surveys assessing positive coping strategies and NSSI risk.
  • Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) allowed for frequent, in-the-moment data capture.

Main Results:

  • Socializing emerged as the sole coping strategy with a significant protective effect against NSSI risk.
  • Conversely, finding perspective, positive thinking, and sitting with feelings increased NSSI risk.
  • These findings highlight the nuanced role of specific coping mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • The effectiveness of coping strategies in mitigating NSSI risk is context-dependent, particularly in the presence of alcohol use disorders.
  • Coping strategies that create physical barriers to NSSI may be beneficial for reducing immediate risk.
  • Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms underlying these differential effects.