@article{ref1,
title="Predicting deliberate self-harm in adolescents: a six month prospective study",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="2009",
author="O'Connor, Rory C. and Rasmussen, Sara and Hawton, Keith E.",
volume="39",
number="4",
pages="364-375",
abstract="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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="10.1521/suli.2009.39.4.364",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/suli.2009.39.4.364"
}