Self-Injured: How They View Support and Hope?

Khairil Ashran Triana; Citra Ayu Prigantari; Latipun

doi:10.18535/sshj.v8i09.1303

Abstract

Self-injured behavior is more profound, particularly in patients transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. The research method was conducted using a qualitative design approach and a case study type. Subject selection followed expected characteristics, namely participants aged 18-25 years and female, with a history of more than 30 self-injured incidents. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and recordings. The data analysis techniques used include: 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, and 3) data verification. The study results show that individuals who engage in NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury) and their social environment influence each other. Social support obtained from their environment can serve as a barrier and a diversion in resolving issues, thus preventing NSSI behavior. Conversely, if an individual has engaged in NSSI, social support may decrease as they withdraw and become less confident. This affects the future orientation of NSSI perpetrators. Additionally, they experience a crisis of hope, characterized by confusion about hopes and expectations. Nevertheless, they still desire to stop harming themselves.

Keywords

Non-Suicidal Self-InjurySocial SupportFuture OrientationHopeCrisis Ideation

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