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"Swipe & slice": decoding digital struggles with non-suicidal self-injuries among youngsters.
Laura Orsolini1, Salvatore Reina1, Giulio Longo1
1Unit of Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Neurosciences/DIMSC, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|May 28, 2024
Summary
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) content is prevalent on social networking sites (SNS), with problematic social media use and fear of missing out being key factors. Interventions are needed to address NSSI content and its impact on young adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)-related content has emerged on social networking sites (SNS), but its connection to NSSI behaviors remains unclear.
- Young adults are a key demographic for understanding the influence of SNS on mental health.
- Problematic social media use (PSMU) and fear of missing out (FoMO) are recognized factors in digital well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between SNS use, engagement with NSSI content, and NSSI behaviors in young adults.
- To examine the mediating roles of PSMU and FoMO in this relationship.
- To identify specific SNS platforms and engagement patterns associated with NSSI content and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 404 young adults aged 18-24.
- Data were collected on SNS usage, engagement with NSSI-related content, engagement in risky social media challenges (RSMCs), PSMU, and FoMO.
- Statistical analyses were performed to identify predictors and associations.
Main Results:
- Over half of the participants engaged with NSSI content on SNS, with higher prevalence among females, younger individuals, transgender, and nonbinary individuals, and those with higher PSMU or FoMO.
- Two-thirds of the sample currently practiced NSSIs, particularly females, users of BeReal, active NSSI content seekers, and those seeking group affiliation or NSSI methods.
- PSMU and FoMO significantly predicted NSSI content engagement, while FoMO and Snapchat use predicted NSSI conduct.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the significant presence of NSSI content on SNS and its association with NSSI behaviors.
- PSMU and FoMO are critical factors influencing engagement with NSSI content and NSSI behaviors among young adults.
- Preventive policies and targeted interventions are crucial to monitor NSSI content on SNS and mitigate its impact on vulnerable youth.
Keywords:
fear of missing outnon-suicidal self-injuryproblematic social media userisky Social Media Challengessocial network siteMore Related Videos
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