Family responses to youth who have engaged in deliberate self-harm : A qualitative constructive grounded theory study in Sri Lanka

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

<a href="https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jpss/article/view/275526" target="_blank" >https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jpss/article/view/275526</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.25133/JPSSv332025.042" target="_blank" >10.25133/JPSSv332025.042</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Family responses to youth who have engaged in deliberate self-harm : A qualitative constructive grounded theory study in Sri Lanka

Original language description

Suicide and deliberate self-harm (DSH) among young people are critical public health concerns both globally and in Sri Lanka. While most studies focus on risk factors, less attention has been given to family responses to youth engaging in self-harm, despite the crucial role of family support in preventing repeated self-harm. This qualitative study applies the constructive grounded theory approach to explore family reactions to young people following self-harm. Analysis of 40 in-depth interviews identified four major themes: (1) the family's aftercare role, (2) family accusation and reduced communication, (3) recalling unpleasant memories, and (4) withdrawal of family support. Findings reveal that while families provide some level of care, negative responses can undermine the psychosocial well-being of affected youth in the post-hospitalization period. The study highlights the need for interventions focusing on strengthening family relationships and psychoeducation to minimize negative family reactions.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_SC - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the SCOPUS database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50900 - Other social sciences

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Journal of Population and Social Studies

ISSN

2465-4418

e-ISSN

2465-4418

Volume of the periodical

33

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

TH - THAILAND

Number of pages

19

Pages from-to

784-802

UT code for WoS article

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85219725960