Self-Injurious Behavior Motives Scale Test
Understand what drives self-injury and what it accomplishes in about 5 minutes. Pinpoint key coping functions to guide focused, more effective treatment planning.
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Interpersonal Control (IC)
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3.4
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2.9 — 4
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Changing Yourself, Seeking New Experiences (CYSNE)
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2.8
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2.1 — 3.5
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Relieving Tension (RT)
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3.9
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3.3 — 4.5
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Influencing Others (IO)
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3.8
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3.2 — 4.3
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Regaining control over your emotions (Rcoye)
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2.2
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1.6 — 2.7
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Self-control (S)
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3.4
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2.6 — 4.1
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It identifies common motives and functions linked to self-injurious behavior. Results describe patterns such as emotion regulation, communication, or attempts to gain control.
Who should complete this questionnaire?
It is intended for individuals with known or previously identified self-injurious behavior. It may also be used in clinical or training settings under appropriate supervision.
Does this questionnaire provide a diagnosis?
No, it does not diagnose any condition. It provides information that may support case formulation and treatment planning.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 26 items.
How should items be answered?
Respond to each item based on typical reasons for self-injury, not a single unusual event. Select the option that best matches usual experience, even if more than one reason may apply.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Self-Injurious Behavior Motives Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is designed to clarify the functions that may maintain self-injurious behavior. The Self-Injurious Behavior Motives Scale assesses commonly reported motives for self-injury to support clinical case formulation (Matthew K. Nock and E. David Klonsky). It includes 26 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete.
Respondents indicate the extent to which different reasons apply to their self-injury (e.g., emotion regulation, interpersonal communication, or situational control). Results are intended to inform clinical understanding and treatment planning rather than to establish a diagnosis. In practice, the Self-Injurious Behavior Motives Scale can be used to guide discussion of triggers, reinforcement patterns, and alternative coping strategies within a broader assessment and risk-management process.
Author: E. David Klonsky, Matthew K. Nock
Literature: Nock, M. K. Self-injury. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. 2010.
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