Protective role of perceived social support against adolescent self-injury addiction: Serial mediation of negative emotion and impulsivity

Key Points

• Self-injury addiction is inversely correlated with perceived social support, highlighting its protective role.
• Negative emotions and impulsivity significantly mediate this relationship, emphasizing intervention targets.
• Analysis focused on adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), noting high vulnerability in this population.
• Enhancing social support and managing negative emotions may provide critical pathways for effective interventions.