An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Self-harm is a major public health concern associated with suicide risk and significant psychological distress. Theories suggest that aversive emotional states are an important process that drives self-harm. Shame and guilt may, in particular, be important emotions in self-harm. This review therefore sought to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between shame, guilt, and self-harm. A systematic search of electronic databases (PsycINFO; Medline; CINAHL Plus; Web of Science and ProQuest) was undertaken to identify studies measuring shame, guilt and self-harm (including suicidal and non-suicidal behaviour). Meta-analysis was undertaken where papers focused on the same subtype of shame or guilt and shared a common outcome. Thirty studies were identified for inclus

SUBMITTER: Sheehy K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6891258 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature