Bandel Shelby L, Anestis Michael D
University of Southern Mississippi, United States.
University of Southern Mississippi, United States.
Psychiatry Res. 2020 Mar;285:112815. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112815. Epub 2020 Jan 25.
Previous literature has identified nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) as a common and noteworthy behavior, particularly given its association with psychopathology and suicide. However, the research on NSSI among males has resulted in mixed findings. Additionally, few studies have examined NSSI among service members and only one study to date has examined NSSI specifically among male service members. The present study examined descriptive statistics and clinical correlates of NSSI among male service members. Results indicated that the most common method of NSSI among this group was burning oneself with a cigarette, followed closely by cutting, and burning oneself with a lighter. NSSI engagement was associated with common correlates of NSSI such as increased emotion dysregulation, depression, impulsivity, and capability for suicide as well as decreased distress tolerance and a greatly likelihood to have experienced recent suicidal ideation. NSSI was also associated with grit, narcissism, and masculinity, some of which may be particularly important and valued in military culture. Overall, results suggest important similarities and differences among NSSI in service members relative to previously studied samples. Future research should continue to examine NSSI among male service members to ensure treatments are effectively targeting and addressing aspects of the behavior.
以往文献已将非自杀性自伤（NSSI）视为一种常见且值得关注的行为，尤其是考虑到它与精神病理学及自杀的关联。然而，针对男性非自杀性自伤的研究结果不一。此外，很少有研究调查军人中的非自杀性自伤情况，迄今为止仅有一项研究专门调查了男性军人中的非自杀性自伤情况。本研究调查了男性军人非自杀性自伤的描述性统计数据及临床相关因素。结果表明，该群体中最常见的非自杀性自伤方式是用香烟灼烧自己，其次是切割，以及用打火机灼烧自己。参与非自杀性自伤与非自杀性自伤的常见相关因素有关，如情绪调节障碍增加、抑郁、冲动性和自杀能力，以及痛苦耐受力降低和近期出现自杀意念的可能性大大增加。非自杀性自伤还与坚毅、自恋和男子气概有关，其中一些因素在军事文化中可能尤为重要且受重视。总体而言，结果表明军人中的非自杀性自伤与先前研究的样本相比有重要的异同。未来的研究应继续调查男性军人中的非自杀性自伤情况，以确保治疗能有效地针对并解决该行为的各个方面。
