Understanding the Dynamics of Self-discrepancy Formation of Self-injurious Adolescents: A Case Study of Self-injury

Muhammad Abdul Hadi; Banyu Wicaksono

doi:10.21831/pri.v3i2.41383

Understanding the Dynamics of Self-discrepancy Formation of Self-injurious Adolescents: A Case Study of Self-injury

Muhammad Abdul Hadi, Department of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
Banyu Wicaksono, Department of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia

10.21831/pri.v3i2.41383

Abstract

How the self-discrepancy of self-injurious adolescents was formed is yet to be understood clearly. Several studies have clearly stated that self-discrepancy contributes to propel adolescents to injure themselves. This study attempted to understand the dynamics of self-discrepancy formation in the sample of late adolescents who self-injure. This study used a descriptive qualitative research method and case study approach to examine this phenomenon. Data were obtained from six participants, using an open-ended questionnaire, which asks about how self-discrepancy in the participants was formed. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify themes and subthemes that indicate how self-discrepancy was formed. The result showed that ten significant themes emerge in the self-discrepancy formation of self-injurious adolescents. Two factors contribute to form self-discrepancy among adolescents who self-injure: external dan internal. These factors are achieved from the familial and social interaction that are perceived negatively by the participants. Based on the results of this study, self-discrepancies in adolescent self-injurers should be considered when intervening in self-injurious adolescents.

Keywords

Adolescence; self-discrepancy; self-injury

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21831/pri.v3i2.41383