The development of risk-taking: A multi-perspective review

Boyer, Ty W.

doi:10.1016/j.dr.2006.05.002

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“…53,54 This may explain the higher endorsement of NSSI behaviors by younger participants, although differences in coping and other mechanisms involved in the origins and maintenance of NSSI behaviors need to be further explored in different age ranges. Nevertheless, at any developmental stage, self-harming behaviors are still a maladaptive coping strategy when disruptive emotional states arise, and escalation of this behavior may proceed to more severe forms, especially when associated with impulsivity and high-risk or disruptive behaviors, as suggested by our findings.…”

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Biting myself so I don’t bite the dust: prevalence and predictors of deliberate self-harm and suicide ideation in Azorean youths

Carvalho

Motta

Sousa

et al. 2017

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To characterize non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors, methods, and functions as well as suicide ideation in the adolescent population of a Portuguese community in Sã o Miguel Island, Azores. Increasing rates of NSSI behaviors among adolescents have been observed globally, while suicidal behavior has been pointed as a major cause of death during adolescence. Methods: A sample of 1,763 adolescents, aged 14 to 22, was randomly drawn from public and private schools and administered a set of self-report questionnaires. Descriptive and regression analyses were used to look for specific relationships and predictors of NSSI and suicide ideation in this isolated community.Results: Approximately 30% of youths reported at least one NSSI behavior, a rate that is twice as high as most studies carried out in mainland Portugal and in other European countries. Biting oneself was the most frequent form of NSSI, and NSSI behaviors served predominantly automatic reinforcement purposes (i.e., regulation of disruptive emotional states). NSSI and suicide ideation encompassed different distal and proximal risk factors. Conclusions: Exploring and characterizing these phenomena is necessary to provide a better understanding, enhance current conceptualizations, and guide the development of more effective prevention and intervention strategies in youths.

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Biting myself so I don’t bite the dust: prevalence and predictors of deliberate self-harm and suicide ideation in Azorean youths

Carvalho

Motta

Sousa

et al. 2017

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…Finally, risk behaviors, although often associated with the presence of self-harm behavior or suicide ideation, are independent phenomena typically observed in adolescence (Boyer, 2006;Vrouva et al, 2010). It is important to stress that risky behavior is often explained by the vulnerability stemming in functional and anatomical development of the adolescent brain, which favors reward-seeking processes over competent decision-making (Steinberg, 2007).…”

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Mapping non suicidal self-injury in adolescence: Development and confirmatory factor analysis of the Impulse, Self-harm and Suicide Ideation Questionnaire for Adolescents (ISSIQ-A)

Carvalho

Nunes

Castilho

et al. 2015

Psychiatry Research

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Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate, self-inflicted destruction of body tissue without suicidal intent and an important clinical phenomenon. Rates of NSSI appear to be disproportionately high in adolescents and young adults, and is a risk factor for suicidal ideation and behavior. The present study reports the psychometric properties of the Impulse, Self-harm and Suicide Ideation Questionnaire for Adolescents (ISSIQ-A), a measure designed to comprehensively assess the impulsivity, NSSI behaviors and suicide ideation. An additional module of this questionnaire assesses the functions of NSSI. Results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) of the scale on 1722 youths showed item's suitability and confirmed a model of four different dimensions (Impulse, Self-harm, Risk-behavior and Suicide ideation) with good fit and validity. Further analysis showed that youth's engagement in self-harm may exert two different functions: to create or alleviate emotional states, and to influence one's social relationships. Our findings contribute to research and assessment on non-suicidal selfinjury, suggesting that the ISSIQ-A is a valid and reliable measure to assess impulse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, in adolescence.

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“…Much developmental work on risky decision-making has focussed on adolescents (see Boyer, 2006;Hartley & Somerville, 2015), who are often thought to be more risk seeking than younger children or adults (see Steinberg, 2007). Adolescents are particularly likely to take risks in so-called "hot" decision-making tasks where immediate outcome feedback is provided, consistent with suggestions that affect plays a larger role in adolescent than adult decision-making (Defoe, Dubas, Figner, & Van Aken, 2015;Steinberg, 2007).…”

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Knowing when to hold ‘em: regret and the relation between missed opportunities and risk taking in children, adolescents and adults

Feeney

Travers

O’Connor

et al. 2017

Cognition and Emotion

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The development of risk-taking: A multi-perspective review

Cited by 425 publications

References 222 publications

Biting myself so I don’t bite the dust: prevalence and predictors of deliberate self-harm and suicide ideation in Azorean youths

Biting myself so I don’t bite the dust: prevalence and predictors of deliberate self-harm and suicide ideation in Azorean youths

Mapping non suicidal self-injury in adolescence: Development and confirmatory factor analysis of the Impulse, Self-harm and Suicide Ideation Questionnaire for Adolescents (ISSIQ-A)

Knowing when to hold ‘em: regret and the relation between missed opportunities and risk taking in children, adolescents and adults

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