Linguistic Analysis of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Reddit Posts: Implications for Family Therapy

Author:

Greaves Mandy M.12ORCID,Dykeman Cass2ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation, California State University, Fresno and College of Education, Fresno, CA, USA

2. Counseling Academic Unit, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA

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 myths and providing insight into the inner world of people who engage in NSSI. The linguistic properties found in the analysis reflected the predicted results; authors of pro-NSSI posts used first-person singular pronouns extensively, indicating high levels of mental health distress and isolation. This study demonstrates how understanding the language of self-harm can help inform mental health treatment using family therapy.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

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