Kärlek, misshandel och trauma. En fallstudie om kvinnomisshandel och dess konsekvenser.
SamhällsvetenskapSocial sciences - psychologyDomestic violencePosttraumatic stress disorderTraumaNormalization process of the violence
Male violence against women in close relations has in recent years received
increased attention, however, only identified as a problem in approximately 40
years. It is now a social problem that is constantly increasing, but the
identification of the phenomenon has been possible thanks to the research on
the subject. The purpose of this study is to, from a woman's own story,
identify psychological processes in connection with the assault. The aim is
also to confirm previous research on the phases of the abused go through until
decampment and identify possible consequences of violence against women. I also
aim to answer the question regarding the assistance of individuals in extreme
situations while getting back to society. The empirical material was gathered
through a qualitative interview and resulted in the identification of the
different phases the woman experienced during maltreatment. The thematic
approach on the material, made it possible for me to identify the psychological
consequences of a woman's traumatic experience as depression, anxiety and post
traumatic stress and the Women's Shelter lack of efforts to assist women with
professional psychological help.