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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
Emotional regulation and self-harm risk in adolescents
Guillermo Aizcorbe1, Mario Nicolás Gallo2
1Lic. en Psicología. Docente e investigador de la Universidad Siglo 21, sede Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina. guillermo.aizcorbe@ues21.edu.ar.
Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|October 21, 2024
Summary
Adolescent self-harm is increasing, with 43% of students reporting instances. Emotional dysregulation significantly correlates with self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation in this population.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Emotional Regulation
Context:
- Rising rates of self-harm among adolescents.
- Limited understanding of emotional dysregulation's role.
- Need for data from educational settings.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of self-harm.
- To examine associations between self-harm and emotional dysregulation.
- To analyze the overlap between self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 107 high school students in Río Cuarto, Córdoba.
- Utilized the DERS and CRA scales to assess emotional dysregulation and self-harm.
- Found 43% of participants reported self-harm, with 5.35% indicating suicidal intent.
Impact:
- Highlights self-harm as a growing adolescent issue with an earlier onset.
- Confirms a strong link between emotional dysregulation, particularly impulse control difficulties, and self-harm.
- Underscores the overlap between self-harm and suicidal behaviors in adolescents.
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