This study explored the emotional experiences of three non-speaking teenagers with intellectual disabilities who self-injure, using ethnography combined with psychoanalytic and physiological approaches. Despite being rarely included in research, these participants provided valuable insights into the emotional distress underlying self-harm. The study demonstrates how adapted methodologies can facilitate meaningful participation from individuals who are non-speaking in social research. Disclaimer: discusses self-harm
This study explored the emotional experiences of three non-speaking teenagers with intellectual disabilities who self-injure, using ethnography combined with psychoanalytic and physiological approaches. Despite being rarely included in research, these participants provided valuable insights into the emotional distress underlying self-harm. The study demonstrates how adapted methodologies can facilitate meaningful participation from individuals who are non-speaking in social research. Disclaimer: discusses self-harm