| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 931431 | International Journal of Psychophysiology | 2011 | 5 Pages |
The current study examined emotional reactivity in nonsuicidal self-injurers and noninjuring controls using self-report (the Emotional Reactivity Scale: ERS) and psychophysiological measures (the startle reflex was measured during and after the presentation of IAPS images). Self-injurers reported greater emotional reactivity on the ERS, but did not exhibit differences in startle modulation during or after picture viewing compared to controls. Results suggest a divergence between self-report and psychophysiological measures of emotion in NSSI.
Research Highlights► Self-injurers reported greater emotional reactivity compared to controls. ► No group differences in startle response during or after emotional picture viewing. ► Suggests a divergence between self-report and startle measures of emotion in NSSI. ► Replicates weaker yet, maintained affective modulation of startle postpicture.
