Social Contagion of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

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Stephanie Jarvi Steele, Smith CollegeFollow

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The Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Creation Date

8-2023

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Oxford University Press

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Chapter from The Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Elizabeth E. Lloyd-Richardson (ed.), Imke Baetens (ed.), Janis L. Whitlock (ed.). 2023

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Book Chapter

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This chapter explores the social contagion of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) via interpersonal, media and online exposure among both youths and adults by referencing social learning theory and the Social Exposure to Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Scale. According to social learning theory, people imitate and learn certain behaviors by identifying with people who act as models. The chapter elaborates on the concepts of social learning, modeling, and imitation, and general recommendations for the assessment and treatment of clinical practice addressing social contagion factors. It then suggests utilizing ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and single-case experimental design (SCED) for future studies on social contagion of NSSI.