This study redefines Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) by highlighting psychological pain as a central element of trauma, particularly in the context of a visually impaired victim, and emphasizes the need for interventions that address the complex interplay of psychological pain, victimization, and disability in IPV cases.
Authors
Soumya Thankam Varghese, Assistant Professor, Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Navya Gubbi Sateeshchandra, Berlin School of Business and Innovation, Berlin, Germany
Roopa Patavardhan, Department of Economics, Christ University, India
Summary
This study redefines the exploration of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) by emphasizing psychological pain as the pivotal element of trauma, shifting away from focusing solely on aftermath experiences. Psychological pain has been considered as a core area for this research through the lens of biopsychosocial model and unbearable psychache. These theoretical approaches examine psychological pain as the foundational factor in subsequent victim experiences and reactions involved in intimate partner violences (IPV).
Utilizing an in-depth case study method, it rigorously analyzes a victim’s narrative within the IPV realm, detailing the intricate connection between psychological pain and resulting trauma. The participant of this study is visually impaired and the perceived pain and its intensity in the context of disability have also been analyzed. This pain significantly influences victimization and exacerbates physical suffering. IPV, trauma, and visual impairment intersect, creating complex challenges for individuals and communities.
The paper discusses pain and IPV in the context of informal institutions and their complementary or challenging roles. By emphasizing psychological pain as the core of trauma dynamics, this research redefines the understanding of pain involved in IPV. The insights gained can contribute to the crucial implications for interventions among survivors in the realm of intimate partner violence.
Published in: Universal Journal of Public Health
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