Examination of self-harm clustering in adolescent peer networks: a nationwide registry cohort study in FinlandResearch in context

Summary: Background: Clusters of self-harming behaviour among adolescents have been observed, yet population-based epidemiological evidence is lacking. This study aims to address this lack by examining the clustering of self-harming behaviour within adolescent peer networks at the population level....

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Published in:	The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
Main Authors:	Jussi Alho, Roger T. Webb, Mai Gutvilig, Ripsa Niemi, Kaisla Komulainen, Kimmo Suokas, Petri Böckerman, Marko Elovainio, Nav Kapur, Christian Hakulinen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2026-01-01
Subjects:	Self-harm Adolescence Social transmission Peer networks Registry data
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776225003096