Research project on sexualised self-injury in NSSI e-communities

This study is conducted at the University of Southern Denmark under the title “Sexualised self-injury in NSSI e-communities” (NSSI stands for non-suicidal self-injury, also known as self-harm). The purpose of the study is to examine experiences, motives, and thoughts related to sexualised self-injury in the context of non-suicidal self-injury (self-harm). We wish to examine when sexual behaviour becomes self-injury and how different factors are related to sexualised self-injury and other types of non-suicidal self-injury. Such factors include exposure to potentially traumatic events, mental health, social, and sexual interactions, thoughts, emotions, motives, consequences, and how best to help.
Through this study we hope to be able to gain knowledge on how we best conceptualise and understand sexualised-self-injury, including risk factors, consequences, and the best ways to help.

The main aims of the study are:

1. To advance the understanding of sexualised self-injury by generating new knowledge about its nature, risk factors, and consequences, specifically in the context of other types of non-suicidal injury.
2. To enhance conceptualisation of sexualised self-injury (how we best define and describe it)
3. To share this knowledge broadly in a way that maximises its positive impact for those struggling with the behaviour. 

If you are interested in participating, you can click here to read more about the requirements for participation and get answers to questions regarding the project and participation. 

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Project leader:
Dorte M. Christiansen
the Danish Center of Psychotraumatology
Department of Psychology
University of Southern Denmark
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M
Denmark

Tlf: +45 65 50 83 43
Mail: dochristiansen@health.sdu.dk