<![CDATA[Self harm is a behavior of intentionally hurting oneself without the intention of ending one's life, which is often found among adolescents. This study aims to describe the forms of negative interactions towards oneself and explore the relationship between these interactions and the emergence of self harm behavior in adolescents. The approach used is qualitative with a case study method. The subjects of the study were two people, namely Vely (19 years old) who had a history of self harm by hitting her own head, and Anna (22 years old) who committed self harm by scratching her hands using sharp objects. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically. The results of the study showed that the forms of negative interactions towards oneself in both subjects included excessive self-blame, feeling useless, and having a need to punish oneself. The initial trigger for the emergence of self harm urges is emotional stress that is not channeled healthily, such as feelings of failure, loneliness, social conflict, and lack of emotional support from the environment. Self harm behavior appears as a form of maladaptive emotional coping mechanism. This finding is supported by Carl Rogers' self theory and the concept of self-discrepancy which explains the importance of unconditional acceptance in forming a positive self-concept. This study recommends the importance of psychosocial support and an empathetic approach in preventing and dealing with self harm behavior in adolescents.]]>
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