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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) in a college sample. Emerging interest in NSSI has provided research findings supporting a link between traumatic exposure and self-injury. The nature of NSSI motivations often lead those affected to hide this behavior from others, making it very difficult to determine accurate prevalence rates. The available literature focuses mainly on adolescent NSSI while information of college students engaging in the same behavior is limited. To date there have been no studies investigating the relationship between PTSD and NSSI in a sample of college students. The database from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) was used. This data was derived from standardized intake forms used by three counseling centers located on American college campuses collected over a period of four years between 2012 and 2016. All participants in this study have endorse a PTSD diagnosis, NSSI behavior, or both. A Pearson's chi-squared test of independence was conducted in order to evaluate the association between PTSD and NSSI. Results from this study revealed a strong association between a PTSD diagnosis and NSSI behavior. These findings show that among participants who engaged in NSSI, a significant majority also had a PTSD diagnosis. Therefore, individuals with a PTSD diagnosis may be at a heightened risk of self-harm. A limitation of this study is that no demographic information was available due to confidentiality concerns. Future research would benefit from a longitudinal model evaluating individuals with PTSD over time for incidence of NSSI. Practical implications of these findings are the recognition of an existing need for NSSI screening in adults with PTSD diagnosis.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 27-31).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Jesse Orshan. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC552.P67 O77 2018_OrshanJesse ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC552.P67 O77 2018 ( lcc )
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