Behaviour and Emotional Health of Adolescent Boys Engaged in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents has become a rising concern worldwide and a risk factor for suicide. There is a noticeable rise in number of children who attempted or committed suicide in past few years in Pakistan. However, not much attention has been paid to identify and target r...

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Published in:Nust journal of social sciences and humanities 2021-01, Vol.4 (1)
Main Authors: Salma Siddiqui, Sehar-un-Nisa Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Behavioural Problems
Distress
Emotional Health
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
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Summary:Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents has become a rising concern worldwide and a risk factor for suicide. There is a noticeable rise in number of children who attempted or committed suicide in past few years in Pakistan. However, not much attention has been paid to identify and target risk factors. A preliminary survey was conducted to assess nature of risk factor for NSSI and significance of main study. Participants were 12-17 years old boys (N=104) from schools of Islamabad. The variables of interest were assessed through The Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Assessment Tool (NSSI-AT), Abbreviated Dysregulation Inventory (ADI), Depression Scale for Adolescents (DSA), Peer Relations Questionnaire (PRQ) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Findings revealed that 34.6% adolescent boys were engaged in NSSI. Participants who reported self-harm had significantly high levels of distress, conduct problems, emotional, and behavioral dysregulation. Findings manifest the need to identify significant risk factors of NSSI among adolescents.
ISSN:2520-503X
2523-0026