In recent years, understanding the psychological health of adolescents has become ever more critical. A study released in November 2025 offers valuable insights into the dynamics between family resilience and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents. Researchers sought to unravel how social support and life satisfaction influence these dynamics. As data for this research, they utilized responses from 8,372 adolescents participating in the Chengdu Positive Child Development cohort. The study explores the complex web of variables impacting NSSI, aiming to carve pathways for effective preventive measures.
Study Framework and Discoveries
Researchers evaluated the data with multiple statistical techniques, including chi-square tests, independent t-tests, Pearson correlation analyses, and logistic regression models. Findings indicated a concerning 23.7% prevalence of NSSI among participants. Higher family resilience correlated with reduced NSSI, denoting role-model families and supportive environments significantly mitigate risks. Female adolescents and those with educated parents seem to be at diminished NSSI risk, indicating potential gender and educational intervention points.
Underlying Mechanisms and Social Support
Investigating further, the study used structural equation modeling to assess relationships between the variables. Results reveal family resilience impacted adolescent self-injury both directly and via life satisfaction, confirming its mediating role. Social support emerged as a moderating factor, influencing the interplay between family resilience and life satisfaction and, ultimately, adolescents’ self-injury behaviors.
• Higher family resilience reduces the likelihood of adolescent NSSI.
• Social support and parental education influence the protective buffering capacity.
• Life satisfaction intertwines within the protective dynamics against self-injury.
Amid an alarming prevalence of NSSI, this study illuminates the substantial influence of family dynamics and social environments. It underscores the need for targeted interventions bolstering family resilience, uplifting life satisfaction, and strengthening social support systems for youths. Policy-makers and educators can draw from these findings to construct preventive measures that address both systemic and individual levels, crafting a supportive web that nurtures the mental health of adolescents and steers them away from self-harm.
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