The role of reward sensitivity and childhood maltreatment in predicting nonsuicidal self-injury.
Marin M KautzTaylor A BurkeDavid M SiegelJulia A C CaseLauren B AlloyPublished in: Suicide & life-threatening behavior (2020)
The role of reward sensitivity as a cognitive risk factor for NSSI varies depending on childhood maltreatment history. Findings indicate that, for those with elevated maltreatment, hypersensitivity to approaching rewards may decrease risk for NSSI urges.