Exploring Structural Pattern of the Self-Harm Behaviors Based on Time Perception, Depression and Self Forgiveness in Adolescents

This research was conducted with the aim of predicting self-harm behaviors based on time perception, depression and self-forgiveness in adolescents. The research method was descriptive correlation study. The statistical population included all students aged 12 to 18 in Tehran. The sample consisted of 200 people who were selected by using cluster random sampling method. Mello and Worrell's time perception questionnaire (2015), Beck's depression questionnaire (1961), Kavinsky and Glenn's (2009) self-harm behaviors questionnaire, and Woll, D. Shi, Vakini's (2008) self-forgiveness questionnaire were used as instruments. Data analysis was done by structural equation method using PLS-3 software. The results showed that depression, self-forgiveness, positive and negative present have a significant direct effect on self-harm behaviors. This is while the negative present and the negative past with the mediation of depression and the positive present with the mediation of self-forgiveness have a significant indirect effect on self-harm behaviors. According to the findings of this research, it is clear that depression, negative past and negative present, with the mediation of depression, increase self-forgiveness and positive present decrease self-harming behaviors. Overall, the results support the role of time perspective in predicting the disorder of self-harm behaviors in adolescents, and therefore it can be used in prevention and formulation of intervention programs.