Volume 7, Issue 1 (Vol 7, No 1 2026)
2026, 7(1): 112-127 |
Back to browse issues page
Ethics code: IR.IAU.ABHAR.REC.1404.004
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Asa F, Alijani F, Pouyamanesh J, Amiri Majd M. (2026). Predicting self-injurious Behaviors Based on Difficulty in Emotion Regulation and Self-compassion in Adolescents. Journal of Childhood Health and Education. 7(1), 112-127. doi:10.32598/JECHE.7.1.476.1
URL: http://jeche.ir/article-1-416-en.html
URL: http://jeche.ir/article-1-416-en.html
1- Department of Counseling, Ab.C., Islamic Azad University, Abhar, Iran.
2- Department of Psychology, Ab.C., Islamic Azad University, Abhar, Iran.
2- Department of Psychology, Ab.C., Islamic Azad University, Abhar, Iran.
Abstract: (690 Views)
Background and Aim Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is one of the important mental health concerns in adolescents. It is important to study the factors that can predict their SIBs. This study aimed to investigate the predict SIBs in Iranian adolescents based on their difficulty in emotion regulation and self-compassion.
Research Methods This is a correlational study. The study population consisted of all second-grade high school students in Zanjan, Iran, during the 2023-2024 academic year. Of these, 500 students (274 females and 226 males) participated, who were selected via multi-stage cluster sampling. They completed the Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury (ISAS), the 16-item Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation test and multivariate regression analysis in SPSS software, version 25.
Results The total DERS score and its components (lack of emotional clarity, difficulty controlling impulsive behavior, difficulty engaging in goal-directed behaviors, limited access to emotion regulation strategies and non-acceptance of emotional response) significantly and positively predicted SIB. The total SCS-SF score and its components (self-kindness, shared humanity, over-identification, and mindfulness) significantly and negatively predicted SIB , while self-judgment and isolation significantly and positively predicted SIB.
Conclusion The findings highlight the important role of difficulty in emotion regulation and self-compassion in the occurrence of SIBs among adolescents. Therefore, preventive and therapeutic interventions for reducing SIB in adolescents should focus on improving their emotion regulation skills and strengthening of self-compassion.
Research Methods This is a correlational study. The study population consisted of all second-grade high school students in Zanjan, Iran, during the 2023-2024 academic year. Of these, 500 students (274 females and 226 males) participated, who were selected via multi-stage cluster sampling. They completed the Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury (ISAS), the 16-item Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation test and multivariate regression analysis in SPSS software, version 25.
Results The total DERS score and its components (lack of emotional clarity, difficulty controlling impulsive behavior, difficulty engaging in goal-directed behaviors, limited access to emotion regulation strategies and non-acceptance of emotional response) significantly and positively predicted SIB. The total SCS-SF score and its components (self-kindness, shared humanity, over-identification, and mindfulness) significantly and negatively predicted SIB , while self-judgment and isolation significantly and positively predicted SIB.
Conclusion The findings highlight the important role of difficulty in emotion regulation and self-compassion in the occurrence of SIBs among adolescents. Therefore, preventive and therapeutic interventions for reducing SIB in adolescents should focus on improving their emotion regulation skills and strengthening of self-compassion.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Special
Received: 2026/03/9 | Accepted: 2026/03/21 | Published: 2026/03/21
Received: 2026/03/9 | Accepted: 2026/03/21 | Published: 2026/03/21
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
