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Adolescent-parent communication in self-harm

A L Tulloch1, L Blizzard, Z Pinkus

  • 1Clinical School, University of Tasmania, Australia.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|September 26, 1997
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Poor parent-adolescent communication is strongly linked to adolescent self-harm. The absence of a family confidant significantly increases the risk for self-harm in teenagers.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Adolescent self-harm is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding risk factors for self-harm is crucial for prevention and intervention.
  • Parent-child communication plays a vital role in adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between parent-adolescent communication and self-harm in adolescents aged 14-19.
  • To identify specific communication patterns associated with increased risk of self-harm.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving adolescents presenting with self-harm and hospital-based controls.
  • Utilized validated scales including the Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale and Children's Depression Index.

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  • Assessed family dynamics, life events, and locus of control.

    • Main Results:

    • A strong association was found between the absence of a family confidant and adolescent self-harm.
    • Poorer parent-adolescent communication remained a significant predictor of self-harm, even after controlling for other factors.
    • The association between poor communication and self-harm was most pronounced in adolescents with an internal locus of control.

    Conclusions:

    • Impaired communication between parents and adolescents may be a key factor in the development of adolescent self-harm.
    • Interventions aimed at improving parent-child communication could be beneficial in preventing adolescent self-harm.