ArticleBMC psychiatry2025
Psychological processes and abilities for ceasing sex as self-injury- a qualitative study.
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- Self-reported prevalence and correlates of sex as self-injury in a Swedish high school population.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe term sex as self-injury (SASI) refers to sexual behaviors that are used as a means of self-injury, with motives such as emotional regulation comparable to other self-injurious behaviors, including burning or cutting the skin. The aim of this study was to explore which psychological processes and abilities that made it possible to cease SASI, to contribute to the knowledge that underpins psychological interventions and treatments.
methodThe study was based on an open-ended questionnaire published on the websites of Swedish NGOs offering help and support to women and youths. In total 196 individuals with experience of SASI were included in the study. The age of the participants was 15-64 years (mean age 27.9 years), and most of the participants were women. Thematic analysis was used for the study, with the preunderstunding of cognitive behavioral therapy treatment and functional analysis.
resultsFive abilities were seen as important for cessation of SASI; (1) Revised core beliefs about the self which were achieved through new experiences or cognitive restructuring. (2) Evolved emotional competence achieved through understanding or acceptance of emotions or new coping skills. (3) Increased relational competence via new relationship experiences or new communication skills. (4) Acquired meta-perspective through insight and knowledge of SASI. (5) Strengthened psychological empowerment through new relationships to the body and sexuality, transfer of responsibility or norm-critical perspective.
conclusionsBased on the results regarding psychological processes, acquired abilities and alternative behaviors, proposals for therapeutic interventions that may activate these processes were discussed.
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