Interplay of Family Dynamics and School Engagement in Self-Harm Adolescent: A Rapid Literature Review

Abstract

Little research has explored the synergistic links between the home and school environments of adolescent self-harm, the purpose of this PRISMA review is to provide an overview of the mechanisms by which the home and school environments influence adolescent self-harm behaviors, as well as how the two interact to influence adolescent mental health. The researcher published the study in PubMed and Web of Science databases was systematically searched for family environment and school involvement in adolescent self-harm, and a total of 40 studies met specific inclusion criteria. The study found that family environment and family cohesion and adaptability affect adolescents’ emotional coping skills, which in turn affects adolescents’ emotional engagement, behavioral engagement, and cognitive engagement at school. The school environment also counteracts adolescents’ mental health, acting as a moderator to some extent. There is still a gap in research on family–school interactions, and future research on this topic is needed to provide effective prevention strategies for adolescents’ self-harm behaviors.