Assessment and classification of self-harm risk using multicriteria analysis: A comprehensive approach in young and adult populations

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Self-injurious behaviors, multicriteria analysis, risk assessment, preventive intervention, non-suicidal self-injury, young populations

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This study evaluated and classified the risk of self-injurious behaviors using a multicriteria analysis that integrated psychological, social, and biological variables. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses on a sample of 150 subjects from young and adult populations. The results enabled the classification of risk into three levels (low, medium, and high), with a significant concentration in the medium-risk group. The model's predictive capacity was supported by sensitivity analyses and ROC curves (AUC = 0.82). The findings' implications for early identification and intervention in self-injurious behaviors are discussed, and recommendations are provided to enhance the evaluation process and develop an integral approach to this issue.

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2025-03-01

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Carrera-Tigrero, J. S., Betancourt-Rubio, E. C., & Aguilar-Barrezueta, R. J. (2025). Assessment and classification of self-harm risk using multicriteria analysis: A comprehensive approach in young and adult populations. Revista UGC, 3(S1), 142–151. Retrieved from https://universidadugc.edu.mx/ojs/index.php/rugc/article/view/111

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Vol. 3 No. S1 (2025): Análisis de metas y desafíos del nuevo escenario multisectorial latinoamericano (Marzo)

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