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Citation |
Rissanen ML, Kylma J, Laukkanen E. J. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2009; 22(1): 7-15. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland. marja-liisa.rissanen@kuh.fi |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2009, John Wiley and Sons) |
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19200287 |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe help from the viewpoint of self-mutilating Finnish adolescents. METHODS: Methodological triangulation was used in data collection. Written descriptions were provided by 62 self-mutilating adolescents (aged 12-21 years) of the help they received and wished to receive, and individual interviews were conducted with 10 self-mutilating adolescents (aged 15-22 years). Qualitative content analysis was applied. FINDINGS: Three groups of people that can be of help were identified by the self-mutilating adolescents: age-mates, including peers and fellow self-mutilating adolescents; loved ones; and adults, including unknown adults, health and social care professionals, teachers and school counsellors, and parents. Factors contributing and hindering to help were identified. CONCLUSIONS: Self-mutilating adolescents want to be helped and, in their opinion, adults are duty-bound to help and care for them. Language: en |