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Few studies have investigated the extent to which psychosocial/psychological factors are associated with the prediction of deliberate self-harm (DSH) among adolescents. In this study, 737 pupils aged 15-16 years completed a lifestyle and coping survey at time one and 500 were followed up six months later. Six point two percent of the respondents (n = 31) reported an act of DSH between Time 1 and Time 2. In multivariate analyses, worries about sexual orientation, history of sexual abuse, family DSH, anxiety, and self-esteem were associated with repeat DSH during the course of the study, but history of sexual abuse was the only factor predictive of first-time DSH. The findings suggest that school-based programs focused on how young people cope with psychosocial stressors may offer promise.

Original publication

DOI

10.1521/suli.2009.39.4.364

Type

Journal article

Journal

Suicide Life Threat Behav

Publication Date

08/2009

Volume

39

Pages

364 - 375

Keywords

Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Child Abuse, Sexual, Female, Humans, Life Style, Logistic Models, Male, Mass Screening, Multivariate Analysis, Prevalence, Prospective Studies, Risk Assessment, Scotland, Self-Injurious Behavior, Surveys and Questionnaires