Buffering the effects of peer victimization on adolescent non-suicidal self-injury: The role of self-compassion and family cohesion

Yongqiang Jiang; Jianing You; Yang Hou; Chao Du; Min Pei Lin; Xiaoling Zheng; Congfen Ma

doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.09.005

Buffering the effects of peer victimization on adolescent non-suicidal self-injury: The role of self-compassion and family cohesion

Yongqiang Jiang
, Jianing You
, Yang Hou
, Chao Du
, Min Pei Lin
, Xiaoling Zheng
, Congfen Ma

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

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Abstract

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant behavioral problem among adolescents all over the world. This study examined the longitudinal relationship between peer victimization and NSSI, as well as the buffering effects of self-compassion and family cohesion on this relationship. Data were collected at two time points from 525 secondary school students (226 girls; M_age = 12.97, SD = 1.02) in China. Results showed that peer victimization (marginally) significantly predicted NSSI over time even after controlling for Wave 1 NSSI. This association was weakened under the condition of high levels of self-compassion. Findings of this study emphasize the buffering effect of self-compassion in the relationship between peer victimization and NSSI, and are informative for prevention and intervention of this behavioral problem.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	107-115
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Adolescence
Volume	53
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.09.005
State	Published - Dec 1 2016

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© 2016 The Foundation for Professionals in Services for Adolescents

Funding

This study was funded in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 31300874 ), the National Social Science Foundation of China (Grant 14ZDB159 ), and the Ministry of Science and Technology in Taiwan (Grant No. NSC 102-2511-S-003 -016 -MY3 ). This study was also supported by Research Center for Crisis Intervention and Psychological Service of Guangdong Province , South China Normal University and the base of psychological services and counseling for “Happiness” in Guangzhou. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.

Funders	Funder number
Research Center for Crisis Intervention and Psychological Service of Guangdong Province
National Natural Science Foundation of P.R. China	31300874
South China Normal University
Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan	NSC 102-2511-S-003 -016 -MY3
National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences	14ZDB159

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Adolescents
Family cohesion
Non-suicidal self-injury
Peer victimization
Self-compassion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Social Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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