The Relationship Between Emotion Dysregulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness Among College Women Who Self-Injure

This study investigated the relationship between non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) and emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and sexual orientation. 143 female college students participated, with 43 (30%) indicating past-year NSSI. Bisexual orientation influenced development of past year NSSI as did higher emotion dysregulation and lower mindfulness and distress tolerance.