TY - JOUR PY - 2019// TI - Similarities and differences in the functions of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and sex as self-injury (SASI) JO - Suicide and life-threatening behavior A1 - Jonsson, Linda Sofia A1 - Svedin, Carl Göran A1 - Priebe, Gisela A1 - Fredlund, Cecilia A1 - Wadsby, Marie A1 - Zetterqvist, Maria SP - 120 EP - 136 VL - 49 IS - 1 N2 - Differences and similarities were studied in the functions of two different self-injurious behaviors (SIB): nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and sex as self-injury (SASI). Based on type of SIB reported, adolescents were classified in one of three groups: NSSI only (n = 910), SASI only (n = 41), and both NSSI and SASI (n = 76). There was support for functional equivalence in the two forms of SIB, with automatic functions being most commonly endorsed in all three groups. There were also functional differences, with adolescents in the SASI only group reporting more social influence functions than those with NSSI only. Adolescents reporting both NSSI and SASI endorsed the highest number of functions for both behaviors. Clinical implications are discussed, emphasizing the need for emotion regulation skills.

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