Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-8-2016
Publication Title
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Abstract
Objective: This research study examines the relationship between past-week physical activity and recent (i.e., within the past 30 days) nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in a sample of treatment-seeking adults.
Method: Participants included 353 (49.29% female; mean age = 35.16 years) adults attending a partial hospitalization program for acute psychiatric issues. Data were extracted from the program's admission battery of computer-based self-report measures completed by each participant on the first treatment day.
Results: Participants with a recent history of NSSI (i.e., within the past 30 days) engaged in significantly less past-week physical activity than those without a history of NSSI. Group differences remained significant while controlling for anxiety, but not depression.
Conclusion: Results suggest that, on average, individuals who have never engaged in NSSI exercise more in the week prior to entering the partial hospital program than those who have a recent history of NSSI. Regular physical activity may be an interesting area of study to explore as a promising adjunctive intervention for NSSI (e.g., vigorous exercise as a way to tolerate distress and manage urges to self-injure).
DOI
10.1002/jclp.22342
Creative Commons License
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Rights
Licensed to Smith College and distributed CC-BY 4.0 under the Smith College Faculty Open Access Policy.
Recommended Citation
Jarvi Steele, Stephanie; Hearon, Bridget A.; Batejan, Kristen L.; Gironde, Stephanie; and Björgvinsson, Thröstur, "Relations Between Past-Week Physical Activity and Recent Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Treatment-Seeking Psychiatric Adults" (2016). Psychology: Faculty Publications, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/psy_facpubs/204
Comments
Peer reviewed accepted manuscript.