Exploring Emotions and Thoughts in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Author Information
Author(s): Khan Soulat, Rehna Tasnim, Butt Tayyab Ali
Primary Institution: National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan
Hypothesis
The study aims to explore emotional and cognitive factors contributing to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in emerging adults in Pakistan.
Conclusion
The study provides insights into the emotional and cognitive dimensions of NSSI, highlighting the roles of emotional turbulence, low distress tolerance, and rumination.
Supporting Evidence
- NSSI is more prevalent than suicide attempts among emerging adults.
- Emotional turbulence and low distress tolerance are key factors in NSSI.
- Participants reported using cutting as the most common method of self-injury.
Takeaway
Some young people hurt themselves to deal with their feelings, and this study looks at why that happens.
Methodology
Qualitative study using in-depth, semi-structured interviews analyzed through thematic analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in participant selection and researcher reflexivity.
Limitations
The study does not account for psychiatric conditions that may be associated with NSSI and has a narrow age range for participants.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 8 females and 2 males, aged 20 to 24, from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website