@article{ref1,
title="Descriptions of self-mutilation among Finnish adolescents: a qualitative descriptive inquiry",
journal="Issues in mental health nursing",
year="2008",
author="Rissanen, Marja-Liisa and Kylma, Jari and Laukkanen, Eila",
volume="29",
number="2",
pages="145-163",
abstract="The purpose of this study was to describe self-mutilation from the perspectives of self-mutilating adolescents. A qualitative descriptive design was adopted. Self-mutilating adolescents were asked to write descriptions of their self-mutilation. Data analysis revealed three major categories: descriptions of the factors contributing to self-mutilation, descriptions of the act of self-mutilation, and descriptions of the sequels of self-mutilation. This study adds to our understanding of self-mutilation and the experiences of self-mutilating adolescents. In nursing practice and education, self-mutilation should be discussed based on existing knowledge to make nurses more familiar with it. Nurses should understand this phenomenon as a challenge for developing effective nursing practices.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0161-2840",
doi="10.1080/01612840701792597",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01612840701792597"
}