Přehled o publikaci
2025
Family responses to youth who have engaged in deliberate self-harm : A qualitative constructive grounded theory study in Sri Lanka
RASNAYAKA MUDIYANSELAGE, Susantha Kumara, Pavel NAVRÁTIL and Praveeni SENANAYAKEBasic information
Original name
Family responses to youth who have engaged in deliberate self-harm : A qualitative constructive grounded theory study in Sri Lanka
Authors
RASNAYAKA MUDIYANSELAGE, Susantha Kumara, Pavel NAVRÁTIL and Praveeni SENANAYAKE
Edition
Journal of Population and Social Studies, Mahidol University, Institute for Population and Social Research, 2025, 2465-4418
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Article in a journal
Country of publisher
Thailand
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
References:
Organization
Fakulta sociálních studií – Repository – Repository
EID Scopus
2-s2.0-85219725960
Keywords (in Czech)
péče po sebepoškození; záměrné sebepoškozování; rodinné reakce; negativní reakce; mládež.
Keywords in English
Aftercare role; deliberate self-harm; family responses; negative responses; youth.
Links
MUNI/A/1553/2023, interní kód Repo.
Changed: 26/4/2025 00:50, RNDr. Daniel Jakubík
Abstract
V originále
Suicide and deliberate self-harm (DSH) among young people are critical public health concerns both globally and in Sri Lanka. While most studies focus on risk factors, less attention has been given to family responses to youth engaging in self-harm, despite the crucial role of family support in preventing repeated self-harm. This qualitative study applies the constructive grounded theory approach to explore family reactions to young people following self-harm. Analysis of 40 in-depth interviews identified four major themes: (1) the family's aftercare role, (2) family accusation and reduced communication, (3) recalling unpleasant memories, and (4) withdrawal of family support. Findings reveal that while families provide some level of care, negative responses can undermine the psychosocial well-being of affected youth in the post-hospitalization period. The study highlights the need for interventions focusing on strengthening family relationships and psychoeducation to minimize negative family reactions.
