TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - The qualitative study of intentional self-harm in Thailand: focusing on predisposing child-rearing environments and self-harm cessation
JO  - Frontiers in psychology
A1  - Limsuwan, Nida
A1  - Lantomrattana, Anyamanee
A1  - Prachason, Thanavadee
A1  - Tantrarungroj, Thanita
A1  - Lorterapong, Passaporn
A1  - Thongpan, Masatha
A1  - Waleeprakhon, Punjaporn
SP  - e957477
EP  - e957477
VL  - 14
IS  - 
N2  - INTRODUCTION: Intentional self-harm in adolescents and young people, including both suicidal behaviors and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), is a serious issue in mental health systems. However, the majority of studies on self-harm in adolescents and young people focused on a quantitative methodology which might have limitations in explaining this complex phenomenon of intentional self-harm. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the subjective experiences of adolescents and young people who presented with intentional self-harm in order to provide a better understanding of this behavioral phenomenon. <br><br>METHODS: This is an exploratory qualitative study that uses phenomenological processes and thematic analysis. Twenty subjects aged 13-29 years were included in this study. <br><br>RESULTS: The results revealed six themes regarding predisposing child-rearing environments and nine themes regarding factors related to the cessation of intentional self-harm. Moreover, it demonstrated the important functions of self-harm as an intrapersonal strategy for emotional regulation. <br><br>DISCUSSION: In conclusion, this study underscored the importance of understanding the developmental and cessation pathways of these complex behaviors.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1664-1078
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.957477
ID  - ref1
ER  -