The body as a voice: A biopsychosocial understanding of self-harm

Researchers
Dr Karen Hallam, Associate Professor Adrian Fisher, Madeline Wishart

Institution
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia

Web Address of Study
http://vuaehd.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7OqtDc4F9baTotm
 
Brief Description of the Study

We are inviting anyone aged 18 years of age and over to take part in this study, which aims to generate an understanding of self-harm within a subclinical population.  Specifically, this study aims to explore what personal, psychological, social and relationship factors influence the commencement of self-harming behaviours.

This study will recruit three groups, those who self-harm (or have a history of self-harm), those who do not self-harm, and those who treat individuals who self-harm.

This anonymous online survey involves completing a questionnaire that should take approximately 25 minutes to one hour to complete. Participation in this research is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time. Your survey responses will be completely anonymous and you will not be asked to provide your name, or any identifying information at any point in the survey.

On completion of the survey, you will have the choice of entering the draw to win one of 50 online iTunes vouchers valued at AUD$20 each.

Ethics Review Information (including review number):
This research has been approved by Victoria University Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number: 11/141).

The study's facebook page is http://facebook.com/thebodyasavoice