Linguistic Analysis of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Reddit Posts: Implications for Family Therapy
Mandy M. Greaves,
Cass Dykeman
Abstract:Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a growing phenomenon, yet there is still a limited understanding of the behavior, intent behind the behavior and what individuals themselves say about their behavior. This study collected pro-NSSI public blog posts from Reddit and analyzed the content linguistically using Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count software, to examine the use of NSSI specific words, linguistic and psychological linguistic properties. The results inform current mental health practices by dispelling myth… Show more
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