PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE & NEGLECT IN PAKISTAN: INTERPRETIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN ADOLESCENTS

Authors

  • Uzma Ashiq School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan
  • Sara Subhan Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan
  • Sayyeda Taskeen Zahra School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v4i03.738

Abstract

In recent years Pakistan amassed several reported cases related to child abuse and neglect. Abuse and Neglect are universal phenomena its roots are lying in historical perceptions where children were considered an object of mistreatment for customs and considered possessions by caregivers and other stakeholders. Abuse and neglect against adolescents exist in every culture and its forms are shaping and emerging based on the practices and systems of the culture. The purpose of the current study was to explore the form of abuse & neglect existing in culture among adolescents. To examine the forms of abuse and neglect that exists in Pakistani culture and to summate the experiences of the adolescent’s Interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to interpret and conceptualize themes. This study explored adolescents experiencing sexual abuse: sexual exploitation, blackmailing, Incest perpetrators, and physical abuse: Harsh discipline practices, dominance & control, and harmful traditional practices prevailing in Pakistani culture. Further to address the issue it is a spirited requisite to improve the management of the abused and neglected victims and a dire need to prevent long-term mental health consequences along with addressing to strengthen positive parenting practices, referral systems, and child protection policies in Pakistan.

Keywords: Neglect, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Adolescents, Mental Health.

Author Biographies

  • Uzma Ashiq, School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan

    Ph.D., Scholar

  • Sara Subhan, Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan

    Assistant Professor

  • Sayyeda Taskeen Zahra, School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan

    Assistant Professor

Additional Files

Published

2022-09-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 03 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Social Research PJSR

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

[1]
“PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE & NEGLECT IN PAKISTAN: INTERPRETIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN ADOLESCENTS”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 4, no. 03, pp. 481–488, Sep. 2022, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v4i03.738.