Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the less stigmatizing positivity construct screening measurement and its association with recent
self-harming behaviors among adolescents. Participants were 193 detained Taiwanese adolescents. Questionnaires consisted of
a deliberate self-harm inventory, a positivity construct measurement, a depression scale, data concerning risky health behaviors
and demographics. The prevalence rate of recent self-harming behavior among adolescents in the detention house was 43.5%.
The logistic model showed that age, gender and level of positivity demonstrated significant odds ratios for self-harm behavior.
Results showed that younger age and female gender increased self-harming behavior. In addition, low score on positivity construct
screening measurement increased the probability of self-harming behavior. Furthermore, these adolescents also engaged in risky
health behaviors and were more depressed. Parental and school awareness for these risky behaviors should be enhanced and appropriate
early interventions implemented to prevent negative health outcomes.
self-harming behaviors among adolescents. Participants were 193 detained Taiwanese adolescents. Questionnaires consisted of
a deliberate self-harm inventory, a positivity construct measurement, a depression scale, data concerning risky health behaviors
and demographics. The prevalence rate of recent self-harming behavior among adolescents in the detention house was 43.5%.
The logistic model showed that age, gender and level of positivity demonstrated significant odds ratios for self-harm behavior.
Results showed that younger age and female gender increased self-harming behavior. In addition, low score on positivity construct
screening measurement increased the probability of self-harming behavior. Furthermore, these adolescents also engaged in risky
health behaviors and were more depressed. Parental and school awareness for these risky behaviors should be enhanced and appropriate
early interventions implemented to prevent negative health outcomes.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-6
- DOI 10.1007/s00787-011-0193-1
- Authors
- Mei-Hua Tsai, Department of Family Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nan-Ya S. Rd., Ban-Chiao, Taipei, Taiwan
- Kai-Chi Fang, Department of Psychiatry, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nan-Ya S. Rd., Ban-Chiao, Taipei, 220 Taiwan
- Chia-Hui Lu, Taipei Juvenile Detention House, No. 4, Shimen Road, Tucheng, Taipei, Taiwan
- Chih-Dao Chen, Department of Family Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nan-Ya S. Rd., Ban-Chiao, Taipei, Taiwan
- Chi-Pan Hsieh, Department of Family Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No. 21, Sec. 2, Nan-Ya S. Rd., Ban-Chiao, Taipei, Taiwan
- Tsung-Tai Chen, Department of Healthcare Administration, Yanchao Campus, I-Shou University, No. 8, Yida Rd., Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Journal European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Online ISSN 1435-165X
- Print ISSN 1018-8827