TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Descriptions of self-mutilation among Finnish adolescents: a qualitative descriptive inquiry
JO  - Issues in mental health nursing
A1  - Rissanen, Marja-Liisa
A1  - Kylma, Jari
A1  - Laukkanen, Eila
SP  - 145
EP  - 163
VL  - 29
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0161-2840
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01612840701792597
ID  - ref1
ER  -