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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2026; 16(8): 116277
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i8.116277
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i8.116277
Table 4 Comparison of non-suicidal self-injury frequency and methods between male and female adolescents, n (%)
| Variables | Male (n = 126) | Female (n = 322) | χ2 | P value |
| NSSI frequency (past year) | 9.874 | 0.007 | ||
| 1-4 times | 58 (46.03) | 102 (31.68) | ||
| ≥ 5 times | 68 (53.97) | 220 (68.32) | ||
| NSSI methods | ||||
| Cutting | 64 (50.79) | 202 (62.73) | 6.784 | 0.009 |
| Scratching | 56 (44.44) | 189 (58.70) | 9.215 | 0.002 |
| Hitting | 65 (51.58) | 148 (45.96) | 1.568 | 0.210 |
| Burning | 22 (17.46) | 58 (18.01) | 0.042 | 0.835 |
| Head-banging | 49 (38.89) | 102 (31.68) | 2.894 | 0.089 |
| Hair-pulling | 32 (25.40) | 82 (25.47) | 0.001 | 0.982 |
| Interfering with wound healing | 38 (30.16) | 138 (42.86) | 8.124 | 0.004 |
- Citation: Qiang XY, Liu JH, Song XH. Factors influencing non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with mood disorders: Focusing on gender differences and only-child vs non-only-child disparities. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(8): 116277
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i8/116277.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i8.116277