ERIC Number: EJ969552
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1923-6182
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Self-Injury Groups on Facebook
Niwa, Kendra D.; Mandrusiak, Michael N.
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, v46 n1 p1-20 2012
The present study examines the interactions within 4 Facebook groups devoted to supporting people who self-injure. Content analysis was used to analyze posts made to the group during the 3-month period of the study to explore the nature of interactions and the frequency of themes. High prevalence themes included responses to verbal abuse against those who self-injure (16.8%), the discussion of personal issues without directly requesting support (11.2%), and offers of direct support to other group members (11.0%). Notable phenomena and implications for treatment are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: High School Students, Foreign Countries, Content Analysis, Social Networks, Interaction, Self Destructive Behavior, Feedback (Response), Suicide, Behavior Problems, Adolescents, Young Adults, Coding, Internet, Community Support, Depression (Psychology), Predictor Variables, Gender Differences, Evaluation Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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