%0 Journal Article
%T Daily emotion in non-suicidal self-injury
%J Journal of clinical psychology (Hoboken)
%D 2014
%A Victor, Sarah Elizabeth
%A Klonsky, E. David
%V 70
%N 4
%P 364-375
%X OBJECTIVE: While major theories of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) emphasize the behavior's role in emotion regulation, little is known about the daily emotional experiences of self-injurers. This study investigated the specific emotions that are characteristic of those who engage in NSSI. METHOD: University students (n = 84) with either no history or a recent history of NSSI completed daily diary and retrospective measures of emotional experience. To evaluate generalizability of findings, the retrospective measure was also administered to a diverse sample of U.S. adults (n = 92) with and without histories of NSSI. RESULTS: Results indicate that self-injurers experience greater negative emotionality, particularly self-dissatisfaction, compared to individuals with no NSSI history. Self-injurers also reported less positive emotion, but these effects were smaller. The pattern of results was similar when controlling for Axis I psychopathology and borderline personality disorder symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals who engage in NSSI experience more negative emotions, generally, and more self-dissatisfaction, specifically. Findings contribute to the growing literature on the role of emotion in the etiology and functions of NSSI.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I John Wiley and Sons
%@ 0021-9762
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22037