BEHAVIORS OF NON SUICIDAL SELF INJURY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENT

Nighat Yasmeen; Dr . Aisha Sitwat

doi:10.46662/jass.v10i1.305

Nighat Yasmeen PhD Scholar, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of Punjab, Lahore
Dr Aisha Sitwat Assistant professor, Centre for clinical psychology university of the Punjab, Lahore.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46662/jass.v10i1.305

Keywords: Self harm, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Behaviours of Non- Suicidal Self Injury, University students

Abstract

Aim of study was to assess behaviors of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) in University Students. Research design was correlational. Assessment measures used were: DSM-5 Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Adult, Alexian Brothers Assessment of Self-Injury (ABASI) and Inventory of Statement about Self Injury (ISAS). Sample comprised of hundred students of 19 to 24 years who were diagnosed with of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI). The results indicated that hitting one self, hair pulling and interference in wound healing were more commonly used methods of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI). Moreover, it was found that mostly students use more than one method of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI). Furthermore, the results revealed that indirect methods of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) were taking over dose of some medicine, smoking, drug use and restricted food intake. . It could be concluded that students who engage in more than one method of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) are at greater risk of suicide. Early identification and intervention can be helpful in prevention of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI).