Rasch-Based DIF Analysis of Self-Harm Behaviors: Gender, Ethnicity, and Age Factors in an Indonesian Context

  • Yuda Syahputra 
    Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta
    Indonesia
  • Ifdil Ifdil
    Universitas Negeri Padang
    Indonesia
  • Caroline Lisa Setiawati
    Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya Jakarta
    Indonesia
  • Frischa Meivilona Yendi
    Universitas Negeri Padang
    Indonesia
  • Yuliana Yuliana
    Institut Agama Islam Hidayatullah Batam
    Indonesia
  • Romi Fajar Tanjung
    Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang
    Indonesia
  • Susiati Susiati
    Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta
    Indonesia

Abstract

This study was conducted because self-harm behavior in adolescents has become a serious problem that requires in-depth attention, especially in Indonesia, where this phenomenon continues to increase. Factors such as gender, ethnicity, and age are believed to play an important role in influencing self-harm behavior, but comprehensive empirical studies on the interaction of these three factors are still limited. The objectives of this study were to identify differences in self-harm behavior based on gender, ethnicity, age, and investigate the interaction between these three factors. The research method used a quantitative design with a survey approach. The sample consisted of 812 adolescents who were randomly selected from various regions in Indonesia, and data were collected through questionnaires measuring the level of self-harm behavior and demographic factors. Data were analyzed using ANOVA in the Rasch model. The results showed that females have higher rates of self-harm than males. Bugis (B) and Flores (F) cultures show higher self-harm scores compared to other age groups. In addition, the 15-17 age group shows higher self-harm scores compared to other age groups. The conclusion of this study is that there are significant differences in self-harm behavior in adolescents based on gender, ethnicity, and age

Keywords
  • Self-Harm
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
  • Age
  • Rasch Model
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Syahputra, Y., Ifdil, I., Setiawati, C. L., Yendi, F. M., Yuliana, Y., Tanjung, R. F., & Susiati, S. (2026). Rasch-Based DIF Analysis of Self-Harm Behaviors: Gender, Ethnicity, and Age Factors in an Indonesian Context. Journal of Counseling and Educational Research, 2(3), 162–178. https://doi.org/10.63203/jcerch.v2i3.524
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