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Xavier, Ana; Pinto Gouveia, José; Cunha, Marina – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2016
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a serious and relatively prevalent problem in adolescence. Although several studies have identified risk factors for the aetiology and maintenance of NSSI, little is known about the impact of individual and contextual variables in such pervasive behaviors among adolescents. Objective: This paper aims…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Injuries, Adolescents, At Risk Persons
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Alfonso, Moya L.; Kaur, Ravneet – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: Self-injury has been described as a "silent school crisis," reflecting insufficient knowledge, confusion, lack of effective interventions, and the tendency for adults and youth to shy away from dealing directly with the issue. This purpose of this study was to identify distinct subgroups of youth who may be at increased risk…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Tables (Data), Effect Size, Predictor Variables