She Guifang,Li Na,Lei Qing,Wang Yaxin,Sun Hongyan,Psychological experiences in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury behavior: a qualitative Meta-synthesis[J].SICHUAN MENTAL HEALTH,2023,36(6):570-576
Psychological experiences in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury behavior: a qualitative Meta-synthesis
DOI:10.11886/scjsws20230621001
English keywords:Non-suicidal self-injury  Adolescents  Psychological experience  Meta-synthesis  Qualitative research
Fund projects:2022年度社会心理服务与危机干预研究课题(项目名称:社会生态系统理论视角下泸州市童年期不良经历青少年心理韧性保护性因素研究,项目编号:LZXL-202213)
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She Guifang School of Nursing Southwest Medical University Luzhou 646000 China 646000
Li Na School of Nursing Southwest Medical University Luzhou 646000 China 646000
Lei Qing School of Nursing Southwest Medical University Luzhou 646000 China 646000
Wang Yaxin School of Nursing Southwest Medical University Luzhou 646000 China 646000
Sun Hongyan* School of Nursing Southwest Medical University Luzhou 646000 China 646000
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      Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a serious global public health issue and an important risk factor for suicide attempts and completed suicide. The incidence of NSSI among adolescents in China is 27.4%. Therefore, it is critical to address NSSI and prevent its progression into more severe mental health conditions.Objective To systematically evaluate the psychological experiences and needs of adolescents with NSSI behavior, so as to provide references for formulating targeted intervention strategies for this demographic.Methods A computer search was conducted across a total of eleven databases, including Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CINAHL, Medline, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and CBM, to gather qualitative research on the psychological experiences and needs of adolescents with NSSI behavior. The search extended from the establishment of these databases up to March, 2023. The Australian Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) qualitative research quality evaluation tools were used to evaluate the included literature, and a Meta-synthesis method was used to integrate the results.Results A total of 11 studies were included, yielding 46 research findings. Similar findings were consolidated into 10 new categories, ultimately resulting in 5 synthesized outcomes, including interpersonal conflict, academic pressure and self-reflective struggles, self-injurious behaviors intertwined with inner emotions, the power of love to overcome helplessness, and adjustment and seeking positive coping strategies.Conclusion Adolescents often have experienced negative life events before NSSI behaviors, with notable conflicts in interpersonal relationships, academic pressures and family education. Following NSSI behavior, they undergo various psychological experiences, such as transient feelings of relief, dependence and guilt. In addition, they crave guidance and assistance from professionals to cope with negative emotions.[Funded by Social Psychological Service and Crisis Intervention in 2022 (number, LZXL-202213)]
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