ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023

Self-Harm and Social Media Use

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Clinical Science

  • Jeffrey Leitzel
    Bloomsburg University of PA
  • Marissa Horowitz
    Bloomsburg University of PA

Abstract

Increases of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal behaviors and social media presence are societal concerns. Data from 366 participants (M age=19.3) revealed no differences between by NSSI in time on social media or # of different social sites used. Differences in which social media by NSSI status were significant.

Risk Factors