COPING MECHANISMS AMONG MOTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A Phenomenological Study
Keywords:
coping mechanisms, mothers, domestic violenceAbstract
Domestic violence is one of the social problems that is still rampant in Indonesia. Women, especially mothers, are the most vulnerable to domestic violence. This violence not only has physical, but also psychological and social impacts. This study aims to explore the coping mechanisms carried out by mothers who experience domestic violence using a phenomenological approach. This research uses qualitative phenomenology with sampling techniques using purposive sampling, the data analysis used is Amedeo Giorgi. Based on the results of the study, it can be explained that coping mechanisms in mothers who experience domestic violence produce themes, namely: 1) coping mechanisms that focus on spirituality 2) coping mechanisms that focus on emotions. The conclusion of this study shows that spiritual and emotional coping mechanisms play an important role in helping mothers who are victims of domestic violence to overcome trauma and the negative impact of domestic violence.
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