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ERIC Number: EJ969077
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jun
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0363-0234
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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Gender: Patterns of Prevalence, Methods, and Locations among Adolescents
Sornberger, Michael J.; Heath, Nancy L.; Toste, Jessica R.; McLouth, Rusty
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v42 n3 p266-278 Jun 2012
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents is a growing concern. However, little is known about gender and features of this behavior. Gender differences in NSSI among a sample of 7,126 adolescents were investigated, 1,774 of whom reported having engaged in NSSI. Gender differences in prevalence, method, and location of NSSI were examined. Findings revealed that females reported higher rates of NSSI, more cutting and scratching, and more injuries to arms and legs than their male counterparts. Males reported more burning and hitting-type behavior, as well as injuries to the chest, face, or genitals. This highlights an interesting pattern of NSSI, which future research should consider to accurately examine NSSI in females and males.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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