Using painting to disclose the inner worlds of women subjected to intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence has become an increasingly serious social problem in Türkiye in recent years. It causes social, physical, and psychosocial health problems that impact mortality and morbidity in women. This study aimed to determine the inner worlds of female IPV victims who sought safety fr...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archives of psychiatric nursing 2024-08, Vol.51, p.158-167
Hauptverfasser: Kaplan, Sena, Torun, Nazan, Beşer, Sevinç, Dağıstan Namlı, Selen
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Zusammenfassung:Intimate partner violence has become an increasingly serious social problem in Türkiye in recent years. It causes social, physical, and psychosocial health problems that impact mortality and morbidity in women. This study aimed to determine the inner worlds of female IPV victims who sought safety from their abusers in women's shelters. The sample consisted of ten women staying in a women's shelter affiliated with the Violence Prevention and Monitoring Center in Ankara. The study used a qualitative research design (phenomenology) and the drawing technique. An art therapist and a psychotherapist interpreted the symbols in pictures drawn by participants. Moreover, in-depth interviews were conducted with participants to disclose their repressed feelings and thoughts. Both in-depth interviews and drawings helped us elaborate on participants' inner worlds. The results showed that all types of violence left deep emotional scars. Some participants stated that legal sanctions should also apply to psychological violence. Participants were highly motivated to change their lives around but had financial concerns. Some participants were concerned that legal procedures, such as housing and economic support, were short-termed. The results indicate that all parties, such as governments, civil society organizations, media, and the private sector, should adopt a holistic approach to combating all types of violence. •This study focused on in-depth interviews and drawings to investigate the inner worlds of IPV victims staying in women's shelters. The analysis revealed key findings.•The violence made our participants experience hopelessness, helplessness, inadequacy, and worthlessness. They experienced these emotions mainly because of verbal violence rather than physical violence. Therefore, they stated that policies and legal sanctions should also apply to psychological violence.•Our participants were affected by traditional gender perspectives, despite having experienced violence. They believed that violence is learned.•They were motivated to start life anew but were concerned about the future.
ISSN:0883-9417
1532-8228
1532-8228
DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.015