EXPLORING THE PHENOMENON OF HELP SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN DESPITE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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0023-06-12
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KINNAIRD COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Abstract
Domestic violence was aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse
of a spouse or partner. It caused a huge impact in living a normal life. This qualitative study was
conducted, using a constructivist approach with the use of a phenomenological approach by
Husserl. The in-depth interview technique was used for collecting first-hand data for the current
study in order to explore the lived experience of people suffering from domestic violence. Four
participants were taken through purposive sampling from families in Lahore to explore their
perceptions, experiences, effects on life, and helping behavior among them. In association with
domestic violence, we sought to see how they coped with their stress and through which sources
they sought help from others or refrained from seeking help. After the collection of data, the
interviews were transcribed and the data was analyzed. Violence and suffering in color purple
indicates participants facing physical violence, depression and anxiety, difficulty in maintaining
relationships.Societal pressure by in laws,friends and parents has a huge impact on their mental
health whereas emotional catastrophe impact participants self-esteem and brings inferiority
complex which leads to cause losing interest in life The results showed difficulty in maintaining
relationships, depression and anxiety, societal pressure, and emotional catastrophe, which caused
low self-esteem and an inferiority complex, as well as disturbed mental health. In conclusion, this
study will be beneficial for females, as it taught them coping mechanisms for dealing with mental
health challenges. This study will be helpful in promoting a better life among victims. The coping
mechanism includes approaching psychologist stay in touch with your activities, face your fears
do some exercise and try to eat healthy food so one can face it bravely.