Overview of Self-Esteem in Adolescent Behavior That Do Self-Injury (Case Studies)

This study aims to look at the picture of adolescent self-esteem that performs self-injury behavior. the subjects of this study were 3 junior high school students in tulangan district, sidoarjo. the method of data collection carried out was an independent interview and observation. analysis of the data used in this study is qualitative analysis. the results showed that individuals who engage in self-injury with the kind of slashing body parts using the help of sharp objects (broken glass, needles, and a small knife), inhaling hazards, as well as hitting themselves they basically have self-esteem is low due to the factors from personal-social, parents, friends and academics. the three subjects carried out self-injury behaviors on the basis of their perceived worthlessness both from lack of attention from parents, inability to accept themselves, conflict with parents and friends, failure in academic activities and social interaction. based on the results of this study, it is expected that further research can carry out development studies for developing a model in increasing self-esteem and reducing or overcoming self-injury behavior in adolescents.