Citation

Quigley J, Rasmussen S, McAlaney J. Arch. Suicide Res. 2016; 21(2): 185-236.

Affiliation

Bournemouth University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2016.1193075

PMID

27267251

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Social influences - including the suicidal and self-harming behaviours of others - have been highlighted as a risk factor for suicidal and self-harming behaviour in young people, but synthesis of the evidence is lacking.

METHODS: A systematic review of 86 relevant papers was conducted.

RESULTS: Considerable published evidence was obtained for positive associations between young people's suicidal and self-harming behaviour and that of people they know, with those reporting knowing people who had engaged in suicidal or self-harming behaviours more likely to report engaging in similar behaviours themselves.

CONCLUSION: Findings are discussed in relation to a number of methodological and measurement issues - including the role of normative perceptions - and implications for the prevention of suicidal and self-harming behaviour are considered.

Language: en