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Self-mutilation and contagion: an empirical test.

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    The American Journal of Psychiatry
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    Adolescent self-mutilation was studied over one year. Findings suggest imitation, as self-harm behaviors occurred in clusters, indicating social contagion among disturbed adolescents.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Adolescent Psychology
    • Social Behavior

    Background:

    • Self-mutilative behavior is a serious concern in adolescent mental health.
    • Understanding the transmission of such behaviors is crucial for intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential for self-mutilative contagion among adolescents in a treatment center.
    • To analyze patterns of self-harm over a 1-year observation period.

    Main Methods:

    • Observation of 25 subjects in a center for disturbed adolescents over 12 months.
    • Statistical analysis of self-mutilative incidents to identify clustering patterns.

    Main Results:

    • Self-mutilative acts were observed to occur in distinct clusters throughout the year.

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  • Statistical analysis confirmed a non-random distribution of these behaviors.

    • Conclusions:

    • The clustering suggests that self-mutilation may spread through imitation among adolescents.
    • Findings indicate a potential social contagion effect influencing self-harm in this population.