An exploration of the association between family functioning and nonsuicidal self-injury among Chinese adolescents with mood disorders

• Changyuan Qiao ^[1] ; Jian Lin ^[2] ; Jialing Huang ^[2] ; Linqi Zhou ^[1] ; Yanchao Huang ^[1] ; Yushan Shang ^[2] ; Qixiu Zhang ^[2] ; Jian Xie ^[2] ; Changchun Hu ^[2]
  1. [1] The Fourth Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
  2. [2] Department of Clinical Psychology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
• Localización: European journal of psychiatry, ISSN 0213-6163, Vol. 38, Nº 1, 2024
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Abstract Background and objectives: This study explored the correlation between nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and family functioning among adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with mood disorders.

    Methods: A total of 142 participants were clinically assessed for NSSI, with 85 in the NSSI group and 57 in the non-NSSI group. The correlation between NSSI and family functioning was compared and a regression prediction model was constructed to determine the risk probability of NSSI.

    Results: A significant association was found between family functioning and NSSI (P = 0.017).

    The correlation between adolescents with NSSI and gender, communication, affective responsiveness, and behaviour control was statistically significant. A nomogram graph and ROC curve were constructed, with an AUC of 0.772.

    Conclusion: The findings support the notion that family functioning is associated with a higher risk for NSSI among adolescents with mood disorders. Furthermore, gender, communication, affective responsiveness, and behaviour control may be contributing factors