RT Article
T1 The Function of Self-Harm Behavior in a Forensic Population
JF International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
VO 49
IS 2
SP 131
OP 142
A1 Jeglic, Elizabeth L.
A2 Vanderhoff, Holly A.
A2 Donovick, Peter J.
LA Undetermined
YR 2005
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1639135758
AB This article examines the functions of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in forensic populations. The cases of four individual offenders who have engaged in SIB are presented. These cases depict the four main functions of self-harm behaviors including (a) suicidal intent, (b) manipulation of the environment, (c) emotion regulation, and (d) a response to psychotic delusions or hallucinations. Assessment and treatment implications are discussed
K1 Selbstverletzung
K1 Selbstmord
K1 Motivation
K1 Strafgefangene