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Xin M, Petrovic J, Yang C, Zhang L, Yang X. Nonsuicidal self-injury among Chinese university students during the post-COVID-19 era: analysis of sex differences and the impact of gender role conflict. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1362762. [PMID: 38979065 PMCID: PMC11229209 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1362762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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Background Global centers of epidemic prevention and control have entered a new stage of normalization, namely, the "post-COVID-19 era." During the post-COVID-19 era, which is characterized by the time period following that with the most serious medical consequences, the psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic began to receive worldwide attention, especially the degree of psychological distress it caused. Aim This study explored the differential impact of gender role conflict on Chinese university students' engagement in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) as a function of biological sex following the global COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Participants were 1,600 university students in northwestern China (M age = 21.3 years; 50.8% women) who completed online measures of demographic variables (including biological sex, gender role conflict, and NSSI engagement). Results Women reported significantly more gender role conflicts than men did, while engagement in NSSI was significantly more prevalent among men than women. A total of 262 men reported engaging in at least one NSSI behavior, resulting in a prevalence rate of 33.25%. In comparison, a total of 106 individuals reported engaging in at least one NSSI behavior, resulting in a prevalence rate of 13.05% among women. Gender role conflict was found to significantly predict university students' NSSI engagement, regardless of biological sex. Conclusion This is the first empirical study to identify sex differences in both gender role conflict and engagement in NSSI among university students in Northwestern China during the post-COVID-19 era. In addition, the present study is the first to demonstrate how gender role conflict predicts engagement in NSSI across sexes. These findings will inform the literature on gender role conflict and NSSI, particularly the close relationship between gender role conflict and engagement in NSSI among Chinese university students, and they emphasize the need for continued efforts to explore NSSI cross-culturally.
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- Moye Xin
- School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Human Development, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Liberal Arts, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute for Population and Development Studies, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Chen W, Yuan T, Pan Y, Ma Y, Sun B, Yu M, Lin X, He H, Zhang J. Borderline personality traits mediate the relationship between negative life events and nonsuicidal self-injury in a clinical sample with youth depression. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:370. [PMID: 38755597 PMCID: PMC11100148 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05821-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Borderline personality traits play a significant role in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), particularly in depressed youths. NSSI is also highly correlated with negative life events. This research aimed to explore the connections between negative life events, borderline personality traits, and NSSI. METHODS The study included 338 depressed youth aged 13 to 25 years. Self-reported measures and clinical interviews were utilized to evaluate the depressive symptoms, borderline personality traits, negative life events, and NSSI behaviours of these participants. Identifying variables linked to NSSI was the aim of our analysis, and we also conducted a mediation analysis to look into the influence of borderline traits on the connection between negative life events and NSSI. RESULTS Of the 338 depressed youth, approximately 59.47% (201/338) displayed NSSI, which was associated with greater clinical severity. Borderline traits had an independent influence on NSSI and it partially explained the connection between negative life events and NSSI, even when accounting for depression symptoms. Depressed youth who were more vulnerable to NSSI behaviours often experienced negative life events such as interpersonal relationships, academic pressure, being punished, and loss. CONCLUSIONS Our research suggests that depressed youth who experience more negative life events are more likely to experience NSSI, and negative life events indirectly influence nonsuicidal self-injury through borderline personality traits. Implementing interventions focused on mitigating borderline symptoms could be a promising therapeutic approach for addressing NSSI in young people.
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- Wangni Chen
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Mental Health Center, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 519041, China.
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 36 Mingxin Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510370, China.
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Xin M, Yang C, Zhang L, Gao C, Wang S. The impact of perceived life stress and online social support on university students' mental health during the post-COVID era in Northwestern China: gender-specific analysis. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:467. [PMID: 38355474 PMCID: PMC10868037 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17935-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Before the pandemic, research had already established the potential impact of perceived life stress and social support on the mental health status of Chinese students. However, in the Post-COVID Era, the specific mechanisms linking these variables and the distinct role of online social support remain relatively unexplored. METHODS After the cessation of China's dynamic zeroing policy, a total of 1180 university students from Northwestern China participated in this study by completing a demographic questionnaire, as well as self-report measures assessing mental health, perceived life stress, and online social support. RESULTS Approximately 25% of students exhibited psychological symptoms. When examining different categories of perceived life stress, males reported experiencing a significantly greater impact in terms of punishment and interpersonal relationships compared to females. Females experienced significantly higher levels of learning pressure compared to males. Specific types of perceived life stress were found to be significant predictors of students' mental health status. Moreover, online social support was identified as a significant moderator in the relationship between all types of perceived life stress and mental health, irrespective of gender. CONCLUSION Our study findings unveiled two significant aspects: Firstly, the impact of perceived life stress on the mental health of students was identified as a risk factor. Secondly, the role of online social support emerged as a protective factor, particularly in the post-pandemic context. Additionally, gender-specific patterns were observed in these relationships.
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- Moye Xin
- School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 199, South Chang'an Road, 710062, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
- Shaanxi Key Research Center for Children Mental and Behavioral Health, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China.
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Behavior and Cognitive Neuroscience, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China.
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- College of Liberal Arts, Yulin University, No. 51, Chongwen Road, 719000, Yulin, China
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- School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 199, South Chang'an Road, 710062, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Research Center for Children Mental and Behavioral Health, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Behavior and Cognitive Neuroscience, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of sociology, School of philosophy, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 199, South Chang'an Road, 710062, Xi'an, China
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- Department of sociology, School of philosophy, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 199, South Chang'an Road, 710062, Xi'an, China
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Dong X, Zou Y, Zou Q, Zhao N, Li S, Liu G, Hu M, Sun W. Non-suicidal self-injury: A bibliometrics study and visualization analysis from 2002 to 2022. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1019225. [PMID: 36846216 PMCID: PMC9948622 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1019225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To overview the research actuality and offer the hotspots and cutting-edge issues in the field of Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI) by using bibliometric analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Publications related to NSSI from 2002 to 2022 were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. CiteSpace V 6.1.R2 and VOSviewer 1.6.18 were used to visually analyzed institutions, countries, journals, authors, references, and keywords in research on NSSI. RESULTS A total of 799 studies about NSSI were analyzed via CiteSpace and VOSviewer. The number of annual publications related to NSSI is fluctuating growth. The USA and Harvard University are the most productive country and institutions. In the case of journals and co-cited journals, Psychiatry Research are the most productive journal and also ranked highest among co-cited journals. Furthermore, Michael Kaess has published the most publications, and Matthew K. Nock is the most cited author. An article published by Swannell SV et al. shows the highest citation counts. After analysis, the most common keywords are harm, adolescents and prevalence. The gender difference, diagnosis, and dysregulation are frontier areas of NSSI research. CONCLUSION This study analyzed the research of NSSI from multiple perspectives, and provides valuable information for researchers to capture the current status, hot spots, and frontier trends of NSSI.
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- Xiangli Dong
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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