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Whitlock, Janis; Muehlenkamp, Jennifer; Purington, Amanda; Eckenrode, John; Barreira, Paul; Abrams, Gina Baral; Marchell, Tim; Kress, Victoria; Girard, Kristine; Chin, Calvin; Knox, Kerry – Journal of American College Health, 2011
Objective: To describe basic nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) characteristics and to explore sex differences. Methods: A random sample from 8 universities were invited to participate in a Web-based survey in 2006-2007; 38.9% (n = 14,372) participated. Analysis assessed sex differences in NSSI prevalence, practices, severity, perceived dependency,…
Descriptors: Incidence, Injuries, Sexual Orientation, Gender Differences
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Whitlock, Janis; Rodham, Karen – School Psychology Forum, 2013
In this article we summarize what is known about nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in youth. First, we describe basic demographic trends, prevalence, and function. Then we turn our attention to the implications of NSSI for schools, school-related policies, and school guidelines. Having provided an overview of the field, we conclude that even in the…
Descriptors: Injuries, Self Destructive Behavior, Incidence, Guidelines
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Whitlock, Janis; Eells, Greg; Cummings, Nina; Purington, Amanda – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2009
Concern about the prevalence of nonsuicidal self-injury is widespread. Members of an electronic listserv for college counseling center directors nationwide were invited to participate in a Web survey to investigate provider experience with nonsuicidal self-injury; 290 surveys were analyzed. Most respondents perceived recent increases in…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Incidence, Injuries, Behavior Modification