conclusions the results confirm the available literature data, while noting that self-harming is a preponderantly male behavior. the results also signal the need to create opportunities to instruct teachers to combat the resistances and stereotypes of psychological distress. results data analysis confirms an association between self- cutting and alcohol use, sexual harassments, school dropout, ...

In our meta-analytic review of sex differences in aggressive behavior reported in the social psychological literature we found that although men were somewhat more aggressive than women on the average, sex differences were inconsistent across studies. The magnitude of the sex differences was significantly related to various attributes of the studies. In particular, the tendency for men to aggre...

BACKGROUND   Repeated self-harm in adolescents is common and associated with elevated psychopathology, risk of suicide, and demand for clinical services. Despite recent advances in the understanding and treatment of self-harm there have been few systematic reviews of the topic. AIMS   The main aim of this article is to review randomised controlled trials (RCTs) reporting efficacy of specific ...

internet addiction refers to excessive using of the internet (daily over 3 hours). this phenomenon as a illness, psychological or social harm, is a widespread problem with serious consequences for the students, is increasing. the present study aimed to investigate the related factors with internet addiction among female students of yazd university residing in dormitory at academic year 2012-201...

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OBJECTIVE Suicidal behavior and self-harm are common in adolescents and are associated with elevated psychopathology, risk of suicide, and demand for clinical services. Despite recent advances in the understanding and treatment of self-harm and links between self-harm and suicide and risk of suicide attempt, progress in reducing suicide death rates has been elusive, with no substantive reductio...

According to the World Health Organization, intimate partner violence (“IPV”) is “behaviour within an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm, including acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviours” (1). IPV can frequently occur over a span of years and has been described as an emerging public health priority (2). ...