Journal of Nursing Science Update
Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): November

The Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Self-Harm Behaviors Among Early Adolescents in the Agricultural Region of Jember Regency

Fitria, Yeni (Unknown)
Azizah, Lia (Unknown)
Deviantony, Fitrio (Unknown)
Dewi, Erti Ikhtiarini (Unknown)
Kurniyawan, Enggal Hadi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Nov 2024

Abstract

Self-harm behaviour is prevalent among adolescents, particularly during early adolescence, a period characterized by significant pressures and demands. This study examines self-compassion as a potential coping mechanism to mitigate self-harm in early adolescents, specifically within the agricultural region of Jember Regency. The research employed a correlational design within a cross-sectional framework comprising 376 junior high school students. The participants were assessed for self-compassion utilizing the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and for self-harm behaviour through the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory (DSHI). The findings indicate that 67.6% of participants exhibited moderate levels of self-compassion, while 84.8% reported low instances of self-harm behaviour. A statistically significant relationship was identified (p = 0.001), revealing a low negative correlation (r = -0.200), which suggests that higher levels of self-compassion are associated with reduced self-harm. In conclusion, the results underscore the importance of promoting self-compassion programs within schools and among healthcare professionals as a means to address self-harm in adolescents.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jik

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Subject

Health Professions Nursing

Description

Journal of Nursing Science Update (JNSU) [formerly known as Jurnal Ilmu Keperawatan: Journal of Nursing Science] is a media to share scientific studies about nursing published by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Brawijaya. This journal covered basic nursing sciences, ...