Autolesão na adolescência: uma análise sociológica sobre os aspectos que contribuem para o comportamento autolesivo entre os adolescentes

Abstract

Self-injurious behavior is represented by any intentionally provoked attitude that causes some type of direct aggression to the body, not necessarily with conscious suicidal intent or for display in the social environment. The most common forms of self-injury behavior, especially in adolescence, are superficial attacks on the skin made by sharp or piercing objects, scratching, burning or biting the skin, impacting body parts against solid surfaces, such as walls and doors, between others. Therefore, the present study has the general objective of understanding the phenomenon of self-harm in adolescence, based on the collaborations and knowledge that Social Sciences and Youth Sociology provide to understand the aspects that contribute to self- injurious behavior among adolescents, since the period of adolescence is considered at risk for the ideation of self-injurious behaviors and, in more serious situations, suicidal intentions. Therefore, the methodology used consisted basically of the inductive method and bibliographic review, which is developed from what has already been prepared and published, such as books, scientific articles, theses, dissertations, etc. As exposed throughout this work, it was possible to perceive that self-injury is a very recurrent phenomenon among the adolescent public and a public health problem, which directly impacts not only individuals who self-injure themselves, as well as their relationships, such as it also affects people in your social network, whether in the family environment, friendships, school, etc. Based on the discussions raised, it was concluded that self-injury among adolescents cannot be something trivialized and treated as a common phenomenon, because in addition to the inherent gravity of this problem, it is necessary to remember that in specific, more serious situations, self-injury can lead to suicidal intent. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly observe any evidence of self-injurious behavior, both by the family and by the schools, to carry out the proper guidance and referral, in order to provide the correct help to these adolescents.