Citation

Brereton A, McGlinchey E. Arch. Suicide Res. 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-24.

Affiliation

Fairleigh Dickinson University , Teaneck , NJ , 07666 , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2018.1563575

PMID

30636566

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to systemically review the literature regarding self-harm, emotion regulation, and experiential avoidance.

METHOD: Articles were identified through systematic searches of several databases using combinations of the phrases "emotion regulation" AND "experiential avoidance" AND "self-harm," or "self-injury," and "BPD" or "Borderline Personality Disorder." Additional searches were conducted inclusive of terms related to experiential avoidance and emotion regulation, as well as other disorders related to self-harm. Seventeen articles were identified and reviewed.

RESULTS: Results tentatively support the role of experiential avoidance in self-harm; some studies described phenomena similar to experiential avoidance without using the term.

DISCUSSION: Poor emotion regulation was often cited as a reason for engagement in self-harm. Several gaps in the literature were identified and discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

borderline personality disorder; emotion regulation; experiential avoidance; self-harm