Functions of deliberate self-injury of personality disordered prisoners

Moss, Mark and Bennett, Alice (2013) Functions of deliberate self-injury of personality disordered prisoners. Journal of Forensic Practice, 15 (3). pp. 171-181. ISSN 2050-8794

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Abstract

Purpose - To explore client-reported functions of deliberate self-injury for prisoners located within a Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder site.

Design/methodology/approach - As interviews produced in depth data indicating a very idiosyncratic experience of the function of deliberate self-injury, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used within a case study design.

Findings - Identified functions mirrored current quantitative research but few emerging themes were identified across the sample. Participants presented with varying levels of insight into their deliberate self-injury.

Originality/value - A “status-seeking” function of deliberate self-injury was also observed, which is not explicitly discussed within the current literature base. This study’s findings can be of use to treatment providers for this population given their complex responsivity needs.
Research limitations – a small sample of young males were used within the study.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Online first.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	deliberate self-injury, dangerous and severe personality disorder, functions, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Subjects:	C800 Psychology
Department:	Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Psychology
Related URLs:	Publisher
Depositing User:	Linda Barlow
Date Deposited:	30 Jan 2013 16:02
Last Modified:	05 Jun 2020 07:48
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/11063

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