Online Study of Interpersonal Resources In Self-Harm (OSIRIS)

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Online Study of Interpersonal Resources In Self-Harm (OSIRIS)

• IRAS ID

  219294

• Contact name

  Peter Taylor

• Contact email

  peter.taylor-2@manchester.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Liverpool

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 5 months, 0 days

• Research summary

  The aim of the study is to investigate interpersonal (social and relational) behaviours in those who engage in non-suicidal self-injury. The first type of behaviour we will investigate is how those who use non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) may or may not seek help from others. The second behaviour we will investigate is how those who use non-suicidal self-injury may or may not seek romantic relationships using dating apps.

  Specifically, the study will examine the roles of:

  • Attachment style- ways of relating to others
  • Shame- feelings of distress or humiliation
  • Rejection – feeling or being dismissed by another
  • Dating behaviour- ways to develop romantic relationships
  • Beliefs about self-harm – thoughts and feelings about self-harm

  The study will examine how all of these factors relate to non-suicidal self-injury and help-seeking.

• REC name

  North West - Greater Manchester West Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  17/NW/0059

• Date of REC Opinion

  14 Mar 2017

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion