Meta-synthesis of qualitative research on the psychological experience of non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20231217-02645
- VernacularTitle:青少年非自杀性自伤心理体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Yuwei WU
1
;
Yingying FAN
;
Chaofeng LI
;
Yi HUANG
;
Xianglin KONG
;
Dan CHEN
Author Information
1. 湖南师范大学医学院，长沙 410013
- Keywords:
Adolescents;
Non-suicidal self-injury;
Psychological experience;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(26):3557-3565
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically integrate qualitative research on the psychological experience of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents.Methods:A comprehensive literature search was conducted in databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang data, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library for qualitative studies on the psychological experience of NSSI in adolescents and the search period covered the inception of the databases until June 27, 2023. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research (2016 edition). The results were integrated using the Meta-synthesis method.Results:A total of 15 studies were included, comprising ten phenomenological studies, one descriptive qualitative study, one mixed-method study, one narrative study, one exploratory study, and one grounded theory study. Thirty-one findings were extracted and synthesized into ten categories, resulting in three main themes: triggers of adolescent NSSI, NSSI as a coping strategy, and the internal conflict and struggle of adolescents engaging in NSSI.Conclusions:Adolescents engaging in NSSI experience complex psychological and sensory responses. Healthcare professionals should closely monitor adolescents' emotional changes, enhance psychological assessments, and guide them in coping with negative emotions effectively to improve their physical and mental health.
