Self-injury in young bisexual people: A microlongitudinal investigation (SIBL) of thwarted belongingness and self-esteem on non-suicidal self-injury.

Brendan James DunlopSophie E ColemanSamantha HartleyLesley-Anne CarterPeter J Taylor

Published in: Suicide & life-threatening behavior (2021)

Findings support previous research suggesting the importance of self-esteem in explaining NSSI among sexual minorities. Preventative and intervention strategies to improve self-esteem may help reduce NSSI risk. Future studies should focus upon the experiences of bisexual people with intersecting identities and ensure that studies are statistically powered from inception to detect effects.

Keyphrases

men who have sex with men
case control
mental health
randomized controlled trial
hiv positive
hiv testing
depressive symptoms
current status
south africa