Network of cognitive, emotional, and pain perception factors linked to non-suicidal self-injury in Chinese adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The cognitive-emotional model posits that negative self-concepts and maladaptive emotional regulation are key factors contributing to Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). The Benefits and Barriers Model suggests that in order to engage in NSSI, certain 'barriers' (e.g., physical pain) have to be overcome to access the potential 'benefits' of NSSI. However, the associations among pain perception, pain management, and a series of cognitive and emotional factors in the context of NSSI remain unclear. In this study, we employed a network approach to investigate the network structures of these factors related to NSSI thoughts and behaviors among Chinese adolescents. Additionally, we examined the group differences in network structure by level of depressive symptoms.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Luo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362844 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature