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Exploring student perceptions of self-harming behaviour : a qualitative study

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Fox, Claudine and Flower, Rebecca (2021) Exploring student perceptions of self-harming behaviour : a qualitative study. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 49 (3). pp. 445-455. doi:10.1080/03069885.2020.1755951

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore student perceptions of self-harm to gain an in- depth understanding of their views, inform anti-stigma campaigns and promote help-seeking behaviour. Ten individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Students’ perceptions were characterised by a number of themes, including global and local culture, judgment in relation to people and behaviours, and defining self-harm. Findings suggest that current definitions of self-harm should incorporate emotional pain in their explanations to more fully encompass students’ understanding. Further, anti-stigma campaigns should be mindful of culture and focus on addressing both perceptions of those who self-harm, and the behaviour itself. Educational environments might be well placed to implement stigma reduction campaigns and promote help-seeking.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Psychology
Journal or Publication Title: British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
Publisher: Routledge
ISSN: 0306-9885
Official Date: 2021
Dates:
DateEvent
2021Published
28 April 2020Available
11 April 2020Accepted
Volume: 49
Number: 3
Page Range: pp. 445-455
DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2020.1755951
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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