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self-harm (DSH) and even suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Research also
shows that adolescents are increasingly engaging in online DSH activities.
However, studies on this topic are scarce.
Aims: This study’s first goal is to replicate the effect of family conflicts on
suicidal ideation (SI) and, according to the gateway theory, include DSH
diversity as a step preceding SI. Second, we aim to consider online activities
in understanding suicidal risk. We start by describing online DSH activities,
and propose a sequential mediation model in which family conflicts
predict DSH and SI through online DSH activities.
Methods: The convenience sample of this cross-sectional study consisted
of 357 adolescents and young adults between 12 and 22 years old who
completed a self-report questionnaire measuring family conflicts, online
DSH activities, identification with DSH-related content creators, DSH,
and suicidal ideation.
Results: The results showed that 85.3% of our community sample used
the internet for DSH-related purposes. Results also revealed an independent
mediation effect of DSH diversity on the relationship between family
conflicts and SI, and a sequential mediation effect of online DSH activities,
identification, and DSH diversity.
Conclusions: Engaging in online DSH activities is only predictive of DSH
or SI if adolescents perceive a shared identity with this community of creators.
The findings might yield implications regarding the design of prevention
strategies that include a further supervision of online platforms and
psychological interventions that incorporate the family system and peers
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Keywords
Adolescents Deliberate self-harm Suicidal ideation Family conflicts Online
Citation
Beatriz Fuschini, Eva Duarte, Mariana P. Miranda, & Maria Gouveia-Pereira. (2024). From family conflicts to suicide risk through deliberate self-arm online content in adolescents and young adults. European Journal of Mental Health, 19(0030), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.5708/EJMH.19.2024.0030