An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of self-harm repetition and recovery in young adults

Volume: 22, Issue: 13, Pages: 1631 - 1641
Published: Mar 6, 2016
Abstract
Six young adults (aged 19–21 years) with repeat self-harm for over 5 years were interviewed about their self-harm, why they continued and what factors might help them to stop. Interpretative phenomenological analysis identified six themes: keeping self-harm private and hidden; self-harm as self-punishment; self-harm provides relief and comfort; habituation and escalation of self-harm; emotional gains and practical costs of cutting, and not...
Paper Details
Title
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of self-harm repetition and recovery in young adults
Published Date
Mar 6, 2016
Volume
22
Issue
13
Pages
1631 - 1641
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