An Examination of the Relationship Between Characteristics Associated with Self-Harm and Brain Function

An Examination of the Relationship Between Characteristics Associated with Self-Harm and Brain Function Fox, Victoria Researchers have identified characteristics in individuals associated with the likelihood of; engaging in self-harm. These characteristics have been linked to increased levels of; activity within the left frontal lobe of the brain. The purpose of the current study was to; investigate how characteristics associated with self-harm relate to brain; activation/deactivation within the frontal and parietal lobes and how this pattern differs; between groups. Sixty-five male and female students completed assessments that; assessed functioning in four regions of the brain. The results indicated that the; performance between groups on the Line Bisection Test, which taps into right parietal; functioning, was significant. However, a supplementary analysis did not indicate; significance. There were no significant differences in performance between groups on; other measures. The results may suggest a potential relationship between self-harm and; spatial cognition that future researchers should continue to clarify.