@article{ref1,
title="Longitudinal assessment of self-harm statements of youth in foster care: rates, reporters, and related factors",
journal="Child psychiatry and human development",
year="2014",
author="Gabrielli, Joy and Hambrick, Erin P. and Tunno, Angela M. and Jackson, Yo and Spangler, Amanda and Kanine, Rebecca M.",
volume="46",
number="6",
pages="893-902",
abstract="Self-harm in youth is a risk factor related to mental health and future morbidity, yet, relatively little is known about the rates and course of self-harm in youth residing in foster care. This study examined self-harm talk in foster youth based on caregiver and child report for 135 children between the ages of 8- and 11-years old. Longitudinal data on course of self-harm talk from both youth and caregivers also are provided. Caregivers identified that 24 % of youth participants had disclosed a desire to die or to hurt themselves. Youth self-report revealed that 21 % of children indicated a desire for self-harm, and rates of self-harm from both reporters decreased over time. While overall rates were similar across reporters, findings show discrepancies between youth self-report and caregiver report within individuals. Also, caregivers for youth in residential facilities were more likely to report youth self-harm talk than caregivers from foster home settings.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0009-398X",
doi="10.1007/s10578-014-0529-4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10578-014-0529-4"
}