TY - JOUR AU - Niwa, Kendra D. AU - Mandrusiak, Michael N. PY - 2012/01/06 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Self-Injury Groups on Facebook JF - Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy JA - CJCP VL - 46 IS - 1 SE - Articles/ Articles DO - UR - https://cjc-rcc.ucalgary.ca/article/view/59313 SP - AB - <span style="font-family: AGaramondPro-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><p>The present study examines the interactions within 4 Facebook groups devoted to supporting people who self-injure. Content analysis was used to analyze posts made to the group during the 3-month period of the study to explore the nature of interactions and the frequency of themes. High prevalence themes included responses to verbal abuse against those who self-injure (16.8%), the discussion of personal issues without directly requesting support (11.2%), and offers of direct support to other group members (11.0%). Notable phenomena and implications for treatment are discussed.</p></span></span> ER -