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Peer influence and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: A theoretical review of mechanisms and moderators

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Heilbron, N; Prinstein, MJ
Published in: Applied and Preventive Psychology
October 1, 2008

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is an increasingly prevalent health risk behavior among adolescents and represents a significant public health concern. Although researchers have identified numerous antecedents or risk factors that precede engagement in NSSI behaviors, few studies have examined the role of peer influence processes. Yet, recent research suggests that adolescents may be more likely to engage in NSSI when close friends or other peers engage in similar behaviors. The following paper reviews past research on peer influence effects, including potential mechanisms and moderating variables. Methodological considerations for future research on peer influence and NSSI are discussed. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Applied and Preventive Psychology

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0962-1849

Publication Date

October 1, 2008

Volume

12

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4

Start / End Page

169 / 177

Related Subject Headings

  • Clinical Psychology
  • 5205 Social and personality psychology
  • 5203 Clinical and health psychology
  • 5201 Applied and developmental psychology
  • 1701 Psychology
  • 1503 Business and Management
 

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Heilbron, N., & Prinstein, M. J. (2008). Peer influence and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: A theoretical review of mechanisms and moderators. Applied and Preventive Psychology, 12(4), 169–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appsy.2008.05.004
Heilbron, N., and M. J. Prinstein. “Peer influence and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: A theoretical review of mechanisms and moderators.” Applied and Preventive Psychology 12, no. 4 (October 1, 2008): 169–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appsy.2008.05.004.
Heilbron N, Prinstein MJ. Peer influence and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: A theoretical review of mechanisms and moderators. Applied and Preventive Psychology. 2008 Oct 1;12(4):169–77.
Heilbron, N., and M. J. Prinstein. “Peer influence and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: A theoretical review of mechanisms and moderators.” Applied and Preventive Psychology, vol. 12, no. 4, Oct. 2008, pp. 169–77. Scopus, doi:10.1016/j.appsy.2008.05.004.
Heilbron N, Prinstein MJ. Peer influence and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: A theoretical review of mechanisms and moderators. Applied and Preventive Psychology. 2008 Oct 1;12(4):169–177.
Journal cover image

Published In

Applied and Preventive Psychology

DOI

ISSN

0962-1849

Publication Date

October 1, 2008

Volume

12

Issue

4

Start / End Page

169 / 177

Related Subject Headings

  • Clinical Psychology
  • 5205 Social and personality psychology
  • 5203 Clinical and health psychology
  • 5201 Applied and developmental psychology
  • 1701 Psychology
  • 1503 Business and Management