Research Article | Open Access

Interpersonal Relationships, Psychological Effects, and Coping Strategies Among Acid Burn Female Victims

    Arooj Mujeeb

    National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

    Anila Kamal

    National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan


Received
24 Mar, 2017
Accepted
25 Oct, 2018
Published
31 Dec, 2018

The present research was aimed at exploring the interpersonal relationships, psychological effects, and coping strategies among female acid burn victims through in-depth interviews. A sample of six female acid burn victims was collected from two cities of Pakistan that is, Lahore and Jhelum. Research was conducted in two phases. First phase comprised of brainstorming sessions and development of interview guideline. During second phase, interviews were conducted with all acid burn victims. Mean age of the sample was 32.6 years. Ten themes emerged through thematic analysis including effects of acid attacks on family relations, attitudes of extended family, role of friends, causes of attacks, psychological effects, physical effects, facial disfigurement and body image, people's attitudes towards victims, reactions of victims towards unpleasant concern, and coping strategies. Research was helpful in adding to literature on psychological effects of acid attacks which is an under researched area in Pakistan. It also highlighted the significance of such disturbing social issue which should be brought to the limelight. Findings of the research can be implemented in areas of clinical psychology and psychology of women.

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APA-7 Style
Mujeeb, A., Kamal, A. (2018). Interpersonal Relationships, Psychological Effects, and Coping Strategies Among Acid Burn Female Victims. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 33(2), 575-590. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=150

ACS Style
Mujeeb, A.; Kamal, A. Interpersonal Relationships, Psychological Effects, and Coping Strategies Among Acid Burn Female Victims. Pak. J. Psychol. Res 2018, 33, 575-590. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=150

AMA Style
Mujeeb A, Kamal A. Interpersonal Relationships, Psychological Effects, and Coping Strategies Among Acid Burn Female Victims. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research. 2018; 33(2): 575-590. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=150

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Mujeeb, Arooj , and Anila Kamal. 2018. "Interpersonal Relationships, Psychological Effects, and Coping Strategies Among Acid Burn Female Victims" Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research 33, no. 2: 575-590. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=150