Association Between Deliberate Self-Harm and Coping in Adolescents: A Critical Review of the Last 10 Years' Literature |
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| Authors: | Diogo F. Guerreiro Diana Cruz Diana Frasquilho José C. Santos Maria L. Figueira Daniel Sampaio |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine , University of Lisbon , Portugal dfguerreiro@campus.ul.pt;3. Faculty of Psychology , University of Lisbon , Portugal;4. Faculty of Medical Sciences , New Lisbon University , Portugal;5. Nursing School, University of Coimbra , Portugal;6. Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine , University of Lisbon , Portugal |
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| Abstract: | Coping is commonly associated with deliberate self-harm (DSH) in adolescents. This article reviews the published literature from 2000 to 2010, aiming to highlight the current evidence supporting this association. Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria, a total sample of 24,702 subjects was obtained and 17% were DSH cases. Emotion-focused coping style and in particular avoidant coping strategies have consistently been associated with DSH in adolescents. Problem-focused coping style seems to have a negative relation. Most studies were cross-sectional, which seriously limits our conclusions on causality. There is a clear need for more systematic studies, performed in accordance with consensual methodology. |
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| Keywords: | adolescence and coping deliberate self-harm non-suicidal self-injury suicide attempts |
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