Relationship between Adolescent NSSI and Emotion Regulation Difficulties

Poster Session V

Friday May 23, 2025 (19:30 - 20:30 ET)
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Abstract: This study examined associations between history of nonsuicidal self-injury/NSSI and difficulties with emotion regulation in a sample of 129 adolescents (12-18 years old) from diverse backgrounds. Adolescents with history of NSSI reported greater difficulties with emotion regulation overall and in specific categories of emotion regulation difficulties.