Swipe & Slice: Decoding Digital Struggles with NSSI in Young Italians
S. Reina, G. Longo, L. Orsolini, U. Volpe

TL;DR
This study explores how social media affects non-suicidal self-injury behaviors among young Italians, highlighting the role of digital platforms and mental health concerns.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into the relationship between social media use, fear of missing out, and self-injurious behaviors in Italian youth.
Findings
Most participants used social media and were aware of the Blue Whale Challenge.
A significant portion of participants engaged in or sought NSSI content online.
Higher social media addiction and FOMO scores were linked to self-injurious behaviors.
Abstract
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as any deliberate destruction of one’s body tissue, engaged in for reasons that are non-suicidal. Online platforms, notably social media, witness a surge in NSSI-related content, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Young individuals increase video and post uploads, prompting scholarly inquiry into the impact on vulnerable demographics in the online environment. Despite potential benefits, concerns surface regarding content reinforcing self-injurious behavior. The Blue Whale phenomenon exemplifies serious consequences in this digital landscape. The present study aims at screening the prevalence of NSSIs on SNS among Italian young people. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting 373 Italian young people (aged 18-25). Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), Fear Of Missing Out Scale (FOMO), Inventory of Statements…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSocial Media and Politics · Political theory and Gramsci
