Citation

Guerreiro DF, Cruz D, Frasquilho D, Santos JC, Figueira ML, Sampaio D. Arch. Suicide Res. 2013; 17(2): 91-105.

Affiliation

Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine , University of Lisbon , Portugal.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2013.776439

PMID

23614483

Abstract

Coping is commonly associated with deliberate self-harm (DSH) in adolescents. This article reviews the published literature from 2000 to 2010, aiming to highlight the current evidence supporting this association. Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria, a total sample of 24,702 subjects was obtained and 17% were DSH cases. Emotion-focused coping style and in particular avoidant coping strategies have consistently been associated with DSH in adolescents. Problem-focused coping style seems to have a negative relation. Most studies were cross-sectional, which seriously limits our conclusions on causality. There is a clear need for more systematic studies, performed in accordance with consensual methodology.

Language: en