The Differential Roles of Perceived Criticism and Self-Criticism in the Functions of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

We offer evidence that self-criticism and perceived criticism, two factors previously linked with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), may be associated with different motivations for or functions of engaging in NSSI. Our findings suggest that self-criticism is more predictive of intrapersonal functions, whereas perceived criticism is more predictive of interpersonal functions.