Research indicates that teenage friendships and social positions within school networks can predict self-harm. Self-harm, defined as intentionally hurting oneself, is prevalent among adolescents, particularly girls, and carries a heightened risk of negative health outcomes, including suicide. While some self-harm is intrapersonal, stemming from emotional distress, it can also be interpersonal, influenced by peer behavior and used as a communication tool.
A study analyzing data from nearly 4,000 adolescents aged 11 to 14 in inner-city London examined the relationship between school friendship networks and self-harm. The study, part of the largest UK cohort on adolescent mental health, used network analysis to assess social positions like popularity, bridgi... download the app to read more
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