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Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

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Parents' perspectives on adolescent self-harm: qualitative study.

Anna Oldershaw¹, Clair Richards, Mima Simic

¹King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK. anna.oldershaw@iop.kcl.ac.uk

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|August 2, 2008

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Parents often recognize adolescent self-harm early but face communication barriers. Increased support is crucial for parents managing their child's self-harm and its impact.

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Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Published on: September 19, 2019

Area of Science:

Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Psychology
Parenting Studies

Background:

Parental perspectives on adolescent self-harm are crucial but under-researched.
Understanding parental experiences is vital for effective intervention and support.
Self-harm in adolescents is a significant public health concern requiring multifaceted approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore parents' views on adolescent self-harm, including behavior history and service provision.
To understand parents' comprehension of self-harm and its emotional impact.
To assess parental coping skills and future hopes regarding their child's well-being.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study employing interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA).
Semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 parents of adolescents undergoing treatment for self-harm.
Focus on experiences within community child and adolescent mental health services.

Main Results:

Parents frequently identified self-harm signs before official disclosure or service engagement.
Communication challenges and underestimation of severity contributed to delayed interventions.
Parents reported significant difficulties in understanding and coping with their child's self-harming behaviors.

Conclusions:

Parents need external advice and support to manage adolescent self-harm and its personal consequences.
Parents are often the first to notice self-harm, highlighting their critical role in early identification.
This study underscores the importance of integrating parental support into adolescent self-harm care pathways.