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KMID : 0607320040130010051
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2004 Volume.13 No. 1 p.51 ~ p.63
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The lived Experiences of the Victims of Sexual Violence
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Gong Su-Ja
Lee Chung-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of victims of sexual violence.
Method: The data were collected through more than three times of in-depth interview with 9 participants who are raped. The research question was "what was it like to experience sexual violence?" The analysis of data was made by Colaizzi´s(1978) phenomenological analytic method.
Result: Eight main meaningful themes were identified: 1) Rather to die, 2) being afraid of recurrence of the event, 3) suffering from the memory about the event, 4) difficulties in expressing themselves and seeking for help, 5) worrying about unwanted pregnancy and venereal infection, 6) surging of anger about unfair treated by officials and sexual counselors 7) being inconsiderate of significant others and reproach to the offender, and 8) self-blame for the situation that didn´t get back.
Conclusion: This study revealed the lived experiences of victims of sexual violence. Further studies are needed to provide theories and practices for caring them.
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KEYWORD
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Sexual violence, Experience, Phenomenology
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