ERIC Number: EJ1441362
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-8220
EISSN: EISSN-1538-8239
Adolescent Digital Self-Harm over Time: Prevalence and Perspectives
Justin W. Patchin; Sameer Hinduja
Journal of School Violence, v23 n4 p542-554 2024
Digital self-harm, the anonymous online posting, sending, or otherwise sharing of hurtful content about oneself, has not received the same amount of scholarly scrutiny as other forms of self-directed abuse. In the current paper, we analyze three independent national surveys of U.S. teens (aged 13-17, M = 14.96) in repeat cross-sectional studies conducted in 2016 (N = 4,742), 2019 (N = 4,250), and 2021 (N = 2,546) to assess the prevalence of two measures of digital self-harm. We examine demographic differences within each sample (gender, race, and sexual orientation), whether experience with cyberbullying was associated with these behaviors, and changes over time. Overall, the prevalence of digital self-harm has been increasing over time, and changes in demographic influences were observed. Implications for identifying, preventing, and responding to digital self-harm are discussed.
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, Self Destructive Behavior, Social Networks, Computer Mediated Communication, Bullying, Gender Issues, Sexual Orientation, Racial Factors, Mental Health
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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