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1Department of Applied Social Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
|August 19, 2020
Summary
Adolescent self-cutting is a complex issue. This study reviews six perspectives to propose a multidimensional model including family, peers, and culture for understanding and intervening in self-harm behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Adolescent self-cutting is a significant public health concern.
- Existing interpretations of self-cutting behavior are varied and often compartmentalized.
- A comprehensive understanding is needed to address the complexity of this issue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review six distinct perspectives on adolescent self-cutting.
- To re-conceptualize adolescent self-cutting behavior using a multidimensional model.
- To explore the implications of this model for intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of six theoretical perspectives on adolescent self-cutting.
- Development of a multidimensional conceptual model.
- Discussion of intervention implications based on the proposed model.
Main Results:
- Six key perspectives on adolescent self-cutting were analyzed.
- A multidimensional model integrating family, peer, and socio-cultural factors was proposed.
- The model addresses antecedents, processes, and aftermaths of self-cutting.
Conclusions:
- The multidimensional model offers a more holistic framework for understanding adolescent self-cutting.
- Integrating systemic and socio-cultural contexts is crucial for effective intervention.
- Further research should explore the application of this model in clinical practice.
Keywords:
Adolescent self-cuttingadolescent psychologymulti-dimensional perspectivepsychotherapy with adolescentMore Related Videos
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