Keyword: «body image»

The relevance of studying women’s self-destructive behavior is determined by its high occurrence and serious consequences for mental and physical health. The aim of the study was to identify psychological factors contributing to such behavior in women aged 18–30. The methods included the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory (DSHI) and the BIQLI questionnaire, statistical analysis. The results showed that the most frequent forms of self-harm were cutting and scratching; a significant correlation was found between body image dissatisfaction, weight control concerns, and the frequency of self-destructive manifestations.