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The Mutual Relationship Between Self-Compassion, Perceived Social Support, and Adolescent NSSI: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study

Auteurs: Qingfeng Yang, Ruibo Xie, Jiayi Li, Rui Zhang, Wan Ding, Weijian Li

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 8/2023

Abstract

Objectives

Interpersonal and intrapersonal factors have been linked to adolescent non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). However, little is known about their interrelationship and the underlying mechanisms behind these associations from a protective perspective. The present study aimed to explore the reciprocal relationship between self-compassion, perceived social support, and adolescent NSSI while considering self-compassion and perceived social support as intrapersonal and interpersonal protective resources.

Method

A sample of 1214 secondary school students (60.7% boys; average age at the start of the study was 15.46 ± 0.71) participated in the study. We conducted a three-wave longitudinal study and assessed adolescent self-compassion, perceived social support, and NSSI using self-report questionnaires.

Results

Self-compassion and perceived social support predicted lower adolescent NSSI, which in turn predicted lower self-compassion and perceived social support. Additionally, the results showed a positive interaction between self-compassion and perceived social support over time.

Conclusions

These findings revealed that providing protective resources from both intrapersonal and interpersonal sources, such as fostering self-compassion and increasing perceived social support, may contribute to the prevention and intervention about adolescent NSSI. Results from this sample highlight the positive interconnections between self-compassion and perceived social support that future intervention programs can leverage as a way to reduce the potential long-term adverse effects of adolescent self-injury.

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Titel: The Mutual Relationship Between Self-Compassion, Perceived Social Support, and Adolescent NSSI: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study
Auteurs: Qingfeng Yang
Ruibo Xie
Jiayi Li
Rui Zhang
Wan Ding
Weijian Li
Publicatiedatum: 01-07-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness / Uitgave 8/2023
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-023-02169-6

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