Psychological Experiences of Female Adolescent Survivor of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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Objective: This study aimed to study the psychological experiences of female adolescent survivors of intimate partner violence. Materials and methods: This qualitative research employed the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) method and collected data through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 6 female adolescents aged 20 – 24 years who had experienced violence from their male partners. Results: The study resulted in 4 main themes: 1) Experiences of violence in the relationship which include factors that contribute to violence and forms of violence. 2) Decision-making when encountering violence in the relationship which includes decisions to stay in the relationship and decisions to end the relationship. 3) Impact of experiencing violence in the relationship which includes effects while in the relationship and effects after ending the relationship. And 4) Lessons learned after ending the relationship which includes approaches to overcoming the experience and self-protection from violent relationships.Conclusion This research provides an understanding of the psychological experiences of female adolescents who have been subjected to violence by their romantic partners. The research can be used to develop appropriate and effective psychological support for adolescents who suffer from this experience.
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