FAMILY FUNCTION AND SELF-HARM BEHAVIOR IN EARLY ADOLESCENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY (Original Research)
Dublin Core
Title
FAMILY FUNCTION AND SELF-HARM BEHAVIOR IN EARLY ADOLESCENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY (Original Research)
Subject
early adolescents; family functioning; self-harm behavior
Description
Introduction: Self-harm behavior represents a maladaptive coping mechanism that
can be highly harmful, potentially leading to injury or even posing a threat to an
individual's life. Various factors contribute to self-harm behavior in early adolescence,
with family dysfunction being one significant element. This study aimed to explore the
relationship between family functioning and self-harm behavior among early
adolescents in the Agricultural Area of Jember.
Method: This study used a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The
research sample was obtained through a proportional stratified random technique
with 376 respondents. The independent variable in this study is family function, and
the dependent variable is self-harm behavior in early adolescents. Data was collected
using the Family APGAR and Deliberate Self-harm Inventory (DSHI) questionnaires.
Results: The result showed that family function is in the high category, 224
respondents (59,6%), and self-harm behavior is low self-harm, 319 respondents
(84,8%). There is a relationship between family function and self-harm behavior in
early adolescents in the agricultural area of Jember (p = 0,001 and r =-0,131) very weak
and negative correlation. Poor communication among family members can lead to
inner conflict and negative emotions, increasing the risk of self-harm. The data was
analyzed using Kendall's Tau C correlation test.
Conclusions: Early adolescents from families with low functioning are at a higher risk
of engaging in self-harm. This study can serve as a guideline for schools, psychiatric
nurses, and community nurses to develop effective nursing interventions for early
adolescents who exhibit self-harm behavior.
can be highly harmful, potentially leading to injury or even posing a threat to an
individual's life. Various factors contribute to self-harm behavior in early adolescence,
with family dysfunction being one significant element. This study aimed to explore the
relationship between family functioning and self-harm behavior among early
adolescents in the Agricultural Area of Jember.
Method: This study used a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The
research sample was obtained through a proportional stratified random technique
with 376 respondents. The independent variable in this study is family function, and
the dependent variable is self-harm behavior in early adolescents. Data was collected
using the Family APGAR and Deliberate Self-harm Inventory (DSHI) questionnaires.
Results: The result showed that family function is in the high category, 224
respondents (59,6%), and self-harm behavior is low self-harm, 319 respondents
(84,8%). There is a relationship between family function and self-harm behavior in
early adolescents in the agricultural area of Jember (p = 0,001 and r =-0,131) very weak
and negative correlation. Poor communication among family members can lead to
inner conflict and negative emotions, increasing the risk of self-harm. The data was
analyzed using Kendall's Tau C correlation test.
Conclusions: Early adolescents from families with low functioning are at a higher risk
of engaging in self-harm. This study can serve as a guideline for schools, psychiatric
nurses, and community nurses to develop effective nursing interventions for early
adolescents who exhibit self-harm behavior.
Creator
Endah Luthfiana Sari , Yeni Fitria, Enggal Hadi Kurniyawan , Erti Ikhtiarini Dewi , Fitrio Deviantony
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/pnj.v6.i2.60753
Publisher
UNAIR
Date
September 2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
ISSN : 26563894
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
Collection
Citation
Endah Luthfiana Sari , Yeni Fitria, Enggal Hadi Kurniyawan , Erti Ikhtiarini Dewi , Fitrio Deviantony, “FAMILY FUNCTION AND SELF-HARM BEHAVIOR IN EARLY ADOLESCENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY (Original Research),” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 25, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11824.