Abstract:Background: Studies are sparse on caretaker perceptions about self-cutting (SC) in institutionalised adolescents. Methods: Five caretakers in a shelter home for adolescent girls were interviewed and the data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Nine major themes emerged: expected reactions from others led to secrecy; reasons were relational and academic difficulties; benefits were control of emotions/thoughts or to get others’ attention; learning happened by witnessing and c… Show more
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