The predictor of non-suicidal self-injury behavior among adolescents: a cross-sectional study

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Title

The predictor of non-suicidal self-injury behavior among adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Subject

adolescents, bullying, Indonesia, non-suicidal self-injury

Description

Introduction: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) among adolescents is a prevalent issue in Indonesia. Comprehensive
understanding of NSSI is essential for uncovering the factors that trigger and predispose adolescents to such behavior.
This knowledge serves as a foundation for crafting targeted nursing interventions to address and mitigate NSSI among

this vulnerable population. This study aimed to identify determinant factors contributing to the occurrence of Non-
Suicidal Self-Injury behavior in adolescents.

Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional approach conducted between October and December 2023, with
570 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Socio-demographic, precipitating, and predisposing
factors were measured using a checklist sheet. The Self-Harm Inventory (SHI) instrument was utilized to assess NSSI.
Data analysis involved Pearson correlation and multiple regression to examine the relationships between variables.
Results: The study revealed significant relationships among five variables. Gender (p-value = 0.004), bullying (p-value
= 0.002), disappointment (p-value = 0.001), sharing place (p-value = 0.002), and communication pattern (p-value =
0.010) were identified as factors associated with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury behavior in adolescents. On the other hand,
personality (p-value = 0.174), environment (p-value = 0.260), coping mechanism (p-value = 0.458), and parenting style
(p-value = 0.054) showed no association with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury behavior.
Conclusions: The findings underscore the significance of disappointment and the absence of a supportive
environment in influencing NSSI. This highlights important considerations for healthcare professionals, educators, and
policymakers. Strategies should encompass comprehensive approaches, early detection, and targeted interventions
to foster supportive environments and address the complex nature of NSSI among adolescents.

Creator

Dwi Indah Iswanti1

, Lee-Lee Lai2

, I Made Moh. Yanuar Saifudin3

, Kandar Kandar4
, Rian

Kusuma Dewi4

, and Dessy Dwi Cahyaningrum4

Source

http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v19i2.54610

Date

13 May 2024

Contributor

peri irawan

Format

pdf

Language

english

Type

text

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Citation

Dwi Indah Iswanti1 , Lee-Lee Lai2 , I Made Moh. Yanuar Saifudin3 , Kandar Kandar4 , Rian Kusuma Dewi4 , and Dessy Dwi Cahyaningrum4, “The predictor of non-suicidal self-injury behavior among adolescents: a cross-sectional study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11005.