Hundreds of Internet message boards are a haven for teens who cut, scratch, burn or otherwise mutilate their bodies, a Cornell University study reveals. “Internet message boards provide a powerful vehicle for bringing self-injurious adolescents together, and to a great extent, they provide a safe forum and a source of valuable support for teens who might otherwise feel marginalized and who may be struggling with shame,” said Janis Whitlock, director of the Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behaviors and the first author of the study.
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Study: Internet May Encourage Teen Self-Mutilation
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire May 1, 2006 01:19 PMHundreds of Internet message boards are a haven for teens who cut, scratch, burn or otherwise mutilate their bodies, a Cornell University study reveals. “Internet message boards provide a powerful vehicle for bringing self-injurious adolescents together, and to a great extent, they provide a safe forum and a source of valuable support for teens who might otherwise feel marginalized and who may be struggling with shame,” said Janis Whitlock, director of the Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behaviors and the first author of the study.