سلوك إيذاء الذات و علاقته بالأفكار اللاعقلانية لدى نزلاء الإصلاح و التأهيل الأردنية

Abstract EN

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between irrational thinking and the behavior of self-mutilation among inmates in the correctional and rehabilitation centers of Jordan.

The sample consisted of (57) inmates who involved in self-mutilation, and (58) inmates who were not involved in self mutilation.

The result revealed that a significant relationship was found between inmates who have a higher level of irrational thinking and the behavior of self mutilation on the subscales of internal failure attribution, irritability, and on the overall scale.

Whereas, there was no significant difference were found on the subscales of negative self evaluation, and dependency.

Also the result indicated that the prevalence of inmates who reports a high level of irrational thinking and were involved with self-mutilation behavior was (64.9%).

Whereas, the inmates who report a high level of irrational thinking and were involved in self-mutilation behavior their prevalence showed only (35.1%).

The counseling implications and the recommendation based on the findings were discussed.