TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Nonsuicidal self-injury and affect regulation: recent findings from experimental and ecological momentary assessment studies and future directions
JO  - Journal of clinical psychology (Hoboken)
A1  - Hamza, Chloe Andrea
A1  - Willoughby, Teena
SP  - 561
EP  - 574
VL  - 71
IS  - 6
N2  - CONTEXT: Although research indicates that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) may be used as a form of emotion regulation, studies have largely relied on the use of retrospective self-report data, which limits inferences about directionality of effects. Recently, researchers have started to employ lab-based experimental (e.g., guided imagery, acute pain) and moment sampling approaches to the study of NSSI. <br><br>METHODS: In the present study, we conducted a review of this recent literature, using several electronic databases (e.g., PsychINFO, ERIC, CINAHL). <br><br>RESULTS: We identified 18 studies that met our inclusion criteria. <br><br>FINDINGS indicated that the administration of pain was associated with decreases in negative affect among both self-injurers and noninjurers, although these declines were more pronounced for self-injurers in some studies. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: We discuss findings within the context of two central theories (i.e., opponent-process theory and distraction theory) and offer several recommendations for future research in this area.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0021-9762
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22174
ID  - ref1
ER  -