TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of self-harm repetition and recovery in young adults
JO  - Journal of health psychology
A1  - Wadman, Ruth
A1  - Clarke, Duncan
A1  - Sayal, Kapil
A1  - Vostanis, Panos
A1  - Armstrong, Marie
A1  - Harroe, Caroline
A1  - Majumder, Pallab
A1  - Townsend, Ellen
SP  - 1631
EP  - 1641
VL  - 22
IS  - 13
N2  - Six young adults (aged 19-21 years) with repeat self-harm for over 5 years were interviewed about their self-harm, why they continued and what factors might help them to stop. Interpretative phenomenological analysis identified six themes: keeping self-harm private and hidden; self-harm as self-punishment; self-harm provides relief and comfort; habituation and escalation of self-harm; emotional gains and practical costs of cutting, and not believing they will stop completely. Young adults presented self-harm as an ingrained and purposeful behaviour which they could not stop, despite the costs and risks in early adulthood. Support strategies focused on coping skills, not just eradicating self-harm, are required.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1359-1053
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105316631405
ID  - ref1
ER  -