학술논문
Longitudinal Assessment of Self-Harm Statements of Youth in Foster Care: Rates, Reporters, and Related Factors.
Document Type
Journal Article
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Subject
*CHILD abuse & psychology
*FOSTER home care
*PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers
*LONGITUDINAL method
*MENTAL health
*RESEARCH funding
*SELF-evaluation
*SELF-injurious behavior
*PSYCHOLOGICAL factors
*PSYCHOLOGY
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ISSN
0009-398X
Abstract
Self-harm in youth is a risk factor related to mental health and future morbidity, yet, relatively little is known about the rates and course of self-harm in youth residing in foster care. This study examined self-harm talk in foster youth based on caregiver and child report for 135 children between the ages of 8- and 11-years old. Longitudinal data on course of self-harm talk from both youth and caregivers also are provided. Caregivers identified that 24% of youth participants had disclosed a desire to die or to hurt themselves. Youth self-report revealed that 21% of children indicated a desire for self-harm, and rates of self-harm from both reporters decreased over time. While overall rates were similar across reporters, findings show discrepancies between youth self-report and caregiver report within individuals. Also, caregivers for youth in residential facilities were more likely to report youth self-harm talk than caregivers from foster home settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]