"Subtyping Nonsuicidal Self-Injurers: An Application of Latent Variable" by Katherine L. Bracken
 

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Identifier

108

Date

2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Psychology

Concentration

Clinical Psychology

Committee Chair

Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy

Committee Member

Gilbert R Parra

Committee Member

Melloni N Cook

Abstract

Using latent variable mixture modeling (LVMM), we sought to identify subtypes of individuals who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Specifically, this study replicated Klonsky and Olino’s (2008) investigation of undergraduate self-injurers in which they found four clinically distinct subtypes: “Experimental NSSI,” “Mild NSSI,” “Multiple Functions/Anxious,” and “Automatic Functions/Suicidal” groups. The current study was also an extension of Klonsky and Olino in two ways. First, analyses were conducted on a combined sample of undergraduates and internet users who endorsed NSSI. Also, differences in exposure to trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and alcohol use were investigated. Results revealed a similar four-class structure of NSSI, with an additional fifth “Multi-method” group.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to the local University of Memphis Electronic Theses & dissertation (ETD) Repository.

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