Adolescent Self-Mutilating Behaviors: Experiential Avoidance Coupled with Imitation?
Description:
Repetitive self-mutilation (RSM) has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents. Empirical research has pinpointed several correlates of this behavior, but the initiation and maintenance of RSM among adolescents are not well understood. The experiential avoidance model (EAM) proposes that self-mutilation is a behavior that allows for the avoidance or alteration of unwanted internal experiences, and that it is negatively reinforced with repetition. The current study explored the usefulness …
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Date:
August 2008
Creator:
Howe-Martin, Laura S.
Partner:
UNT Libraries