A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Victimization and Exposure to Pro-Self-Harm and Pro-Suicide Websites: A Cross-National Study




AuthorsMinkkinen Jaana, Oksanen Atte, Kaakinen Markus, Keipi Teo, Räsänen Pekka

PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication year2017

JournalSuicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

Volume47

Issue1

First page 14

Last page26

Number of pages13

ISSN0363-0234

eISSN1943-278X

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12258


Abstract

The study of websites displaying methods of both physical self-harm and suicide has become an important aspect of deliberate self-injury and suicide research. However, little is known about contextual factors related to entering such sites. Using data from 3,567 respondents aged 15–30 in the US, UK, Germany, and Finland, we found that experiences of victimization are associated with entering pro-self-harm sites and pro-suicide sites. Also, the victimization context had relevance, as online victimization was particularly related to pro-self-harm behavior. The findings suggest a need to organize more specific online support for the victims of violence and online aggression.



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