@article{ref1,
title="Nonsuicidal self-injury in sexual minority college students: a test of theoretical integration",
journal="Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health",
year="2015",
author="Muehlenkamp, Jennifer J. and Hilt, Lori M. and Ehlinger, Peter P. and McMillan, Taylor",
volume="9",
number="",
pages="16-16",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Individuals identifying as a sexual minority report engaging in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) at substantially higher rates compared to their heterosexual peers. Given that NSSI is a known risk factor for suicide, it is important to understand the processes unique to being a sexual minority that increases risk for NSSI so that adequate prevention efforts can be established. The current study integrated Minority Stress Theory and the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide to test a model of NSSI and suicide risk. <br><br>METHODS: A total of 137 college students who identified as a sexual minority completed an anonymous on-line study assessing NSSI, suicidal thoughts/behaviors, and constructs of the minority stress and interpersonal theories. Two linear regressions using bootstrapping analyses were conducted to test our hypotheses. <br><br>RESULTS: Minority stress was directly associated with NSSI and via perceived burdensomeness, explaining 27 % of the variance. NSSI was associated with increased risk for suicide thoughts/behaviors directly, and through acquired capability, explaining 45 % of the variance. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide evidence that unique stressors individuals face as a result of their sexual minority status increases risk for self-harm by influencing cognitive and emotional processes such as burdensomeness and acquired capability. Implications for prevention, intervention, and future research are briefly discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1753-2000",
doi="10.1186/s13034-015-0050-y",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13034-015-0050-y"
}