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Motivation in deliberate self-harm.

G Loughrey, A Kerr

    The Ulster Medical Journal
    |April 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Adults engaging in deliberate self-harm often have multiple complex motives, not just a wish to die. Understanding these varied reasons is crucial for effective intervention and care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Deliberate self-harm is a complex behavior with multifaceted underlying reasons.
    • Previous research often focuses on the intent to die, potentially overlooking other significant motives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the diverse range of reasons cited by adult patients presenting with deliberate self-harm.
    • To investigate whether the intent to die is the sole or primary motive in self-harm incidents.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving fifty adult patients admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital for deliberate self-harm.
    • Patients were presented with nine potential reasons for their actions and asked to select all applicable motives.

    Main Results:

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    • The majority of patients identified more than one reason for their self-harm.
    • Among the 24 patients who expressed a wish to die, most also endorsed at least one additional motive.
    • No significant trends were observed concerning patient sex, previous self-harm history, or the method used.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings underscore the intricate nature of deliberate self-harm, highlighting that it is rarely attributable to a single motive.
    • It is essential to explore a comprehensive spectrum of reasons beyond the mere intent to die when assessing and treating individuals who self-harm.