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A Counseling Intervention Study on Emotional Regulation in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Adolescents

  • Industry Promotion Research
  • Abbr : IPR
  • 2025, 10(4), pp.429~436
  • DOI : 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.4.429
  • Publisher : Industrial Promotion Institute
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Interdisciplinary Research
  • Received : October 15, 2025
  • Accepted : October 30, 2025
  • Published : October 31, 2025

Seok-Min Yoon 1

1대원대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

This study presents a literature review to provide a deeper understanding of the counseling intervention process for adolescents engaging in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) with respect to their emotional regulation. In contemporary society, adolescents experience psychological stress and anxiety caused by academic competition, peer and family conflicts, and other social pressures. Such overwhelming emotions are often expressed through non-suicidal self-injury, which is understood as a form of emotional expression that reflects failure or distortion in emotional regulation rather than an intent to die. This study employed a literature review method to explore counseling interventions aimed at improving the emotional regulation of adolescents exhibiting NSSI behaviors. Non-suicidal self-injury does not involve suicidal intent but represents a behavioral manifestation of damage to one’s internal organization or self. It can be clearly distinguished from suicidal acts. Adolescents who engage in NSSI tend to lack emotional and interpersonal coping abilities, which typically manifest during adolescence. Because of their difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions appropriately, they resort to self-injury as a means of regulating emotions. NSSI behavior among adolescents often arises from relational difficulties, and recovery likewise takes place within warm and safe interpersonal relationships. Therefore, the essential approach to addressing NSSI lies in restoring relationships and emotional regulation through counseling. In conclusion, the study suggests that the core strategy for preventing and treating NSSI should focus on strengthening emotional regulation abilities, which are closely linked to psychological recovery and resilience.

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