Volume 8, Number 2/3

Psychological Effects of Abuse in Intimate Relationships Among Young Women in Ukhrul District Manipur: Implication for Counseling

  Authors

S. K. Sophia, Assam University, India

  Abstract

This study aims to investigate the psychological effects of abuse from intimate relationships on young women. In order to overcome the complexity, challenges, and proposal for the best remedies face by the sexually abuse victims in the Tangkhul community, both qualitative and quantitative approaches are adopted. The study covers various aspects of research methodology, including study design, sampling techniques, data collection tools, and analysis methods. Additionally, the study proposes a collaborative effort between the state and other entities to enhance care and counseling services for survivors of intimate partner abuse. The main intension and takeaway from the study is to comprehend the cultural changes taking place along with the critically examination of the victims and how the community can take up appropriate initiatives through care and counseling, which is the need of an hour.

  Keywords

Sexual abuse, fear, guilt, shame, counseling