The power of the web: a systematic review of studies of the influence of the internet on self-harm and suicide in young people.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is concern that the internet is playing an increasing role in self-harm and suicide. In this study we systematically review and analyse research literature to determine whether there is evidence that the internet influences the risk of self-harm or suicide in young people.

Methods

An electronic literature search was conducted using the PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and CINAHL databases. Articles of interest were those that included empirical data on the internet, self-harm or suicide, and young people. The articles were initially screened based on titles and abstracts, then by review of the full publications, after which those included in the review were subjected to data extraction, thematic analysis and quality rating.

Results

Youth who self-ha

SUBMITTER: Daine K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3813687 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature