The influence of online images on self-harm: A qualitative study of young people aged 16–24
نویسندگان
چکیده
To date, research on the role of the Internet in self-harm has focused on young people's interaction via the medium of text, with limited consideration of the effect of images. This qualitative study explores how young people understand and use online images of self-harm. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a community sample of 21 individuals aged 16-24 living in Wales, UK, with a previous history of self-harm. Interviewees reported the role of the Internet in normalising young people's self-harm. Images rather than textual interactions are the primary reason cited for using the Internet for self-harm purposes. Images invoke a physical reaction and inspire behavioural enactment, with Tumblr, which permits the sharing of images by anonymous individuals, being the preferred platform. Viewing online images serves a vital role in many young people's self-harm, as part of ritualistic practice. Online prevention and intervention need to attend to the importance of images.
منابع مشابه
Attitudes towards young people who self-harm: age, an influencing factor.
AIM To determine the attitudes of emergency care staff towards young people (aged 12-18 years) who self-harm and to gain an understanding of the basis of attitudes that exist. BACKGROUND Young people frequently attend emergency services following self-harm; it is unclear whether being a young person influences attitudes held. DESIGN Mixed methods using a triangulation convergent design. M...
متن کاملGPs role identifying young people who self-harm: a mixed methods study
BACKGROUND Self-harm is common among young people and is evident in increasingly younger age groups. Many young people who self-harm do visit their GP but do not access specialist support. GP's can find it challenging to raise and discuss this sensitive subject with young people during short consultations. OBJECTIVE To explore GP's capabilities, motivations and opportunities for discussing se...
متن کاملNeeds and fears of young people presenting at accident and emergency department following an act of self-harm: secondary analysis of qualitative data
BACKGROUND Presentation at an accident and emergency (A&E) department is a key opportunity to engage with a young person who self-harms. The needs of this vulnerable group and their fears about presenting to healthcare services, including A&E, are poorly understood. AIMS To examine young people's perceptions of A&E treatment following self-harm and their views on what constitutes a positive c...
متن کاملAnalysis of Trend of Death Rate and Leading Cause of Death among Young People in Eastern Mediterranean Countries during 1990-2019
Background and Objectives: One of the important basis of health planning in any society is to identify the causes of death and the trend of each cause in that country over time. The purpose of this study is to investigate the trend of youth mortality and causes od death among young population of the Eastern Mediterranean region. Methods: The present study conducted based on a secondary longitu...
متن کاملProfessional care after deliberate self-harm: a qualitative study of young people’s experiences
BACKGROUND Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is increasingly common among young people. At the same time, treatment and support after DSH are often hampered by low compliance. AIM To explore young people's perceptions of care and support during a 6-month period following their first contact for DSH. METHODS We conducted nine semistructured interviews with young people aged 16-24 years 6 months aft...
متن کامل