2024.05 70-4 Examining the Mediating Effects of Emotion Dysregulation in the Association Between Attachment with Parents and Non- Suicidal Self-Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Undergraduate Students in a Private University in Taiwan
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to examine the mediating role of emotion dysregulation on the
association between attachment with parents and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in Taiwanese undergraduates.
Methods: A total of 399 university students from Taiwan (mean age = 20.35 years) completed online self-report
measures assessing attachment with parents, emotion dysregulation and self-harming behaviors. Results:
Structural equation modeling indicated that attachment with parents and emotion dysregulation each had a direct
association with NSSI. Emotion dysregulation partially mediated the correlation between attachment with parents
and NSSI among Taiwanese young adults. Seventy-two participants (18%) reported engaging in NSSI in the past
year. Conclusions: The results indicate that NSSI is a prominent health concern among Taiwanese young adults.
For young adults from Taiwan or East Asian cultures, targeting emotion dysregulation in NSSI prevention and
intervention could be beneficial.
Keywords
Attachment with parents, emotion dysregulation, non-suicidal self-injury, Taiwanese college students
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