Counseling Experience of Intimate Partner Violence Survivors: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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Objectives: The study aimed to gain insight into the psychological experiences of counseling in intimate partner violence survivors.
Materials and methods: This qualitative research employed the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) method and collected data through semi-structured in-depth interviews ranging from 74-123 minutes. The participants were four women aged 21 to 28 years who had experienced intimate partner violence and sought counseling regarding the relationship.
Results: This article presents two main themes: 1) Experience of counseling increased awareness of the
situation, revealing four subordinate themes: (1) Counseling increased awareness in perception of the
problem; (2) Counseling lessened self-blame; (3) Awareness of what prevents oneself from leaving the
relationship; and 4) Self-conflict leads to avoidance of continuing counseling. 2) Counseling helps with standing up for oneself, consisting of three subordinate themes: (1) Counseling helped create relationship boundaries; (2) Changes resulting from counseling helped end the relationship; and (3) Counseling helped remain stable during the process of ending the relationship.
Conclusion: This research provides an understanding of the psychological experiences of female survivors of intimate partner violence in counseling. The findings have the potential to significantly enhance counselor competence, providing a deeper understanding and more effective strategies for working with women seeking help for intimate partner violence.
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