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THE PREVALENCE OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND ITS SOCIOPSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES FOR COUPLES IN DISTRICT MANSEHRA

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-III).20      10.31703/grr.2024(IX-III).20      Published : Sep 2024

The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra

Abstract

    Intimate partner violence (IPV) is complicated, multifaceted, and can have very serious consequences for people, families and kids. This paper examines the psychological and social effects resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV) among married couples in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, District Mansehra. A multi-stage sampling was performed with 384 participants, and the survey was conducted in Urdu and Hindko languages. This study explored the consequences, social and emotional, of intimate partner violence (IPV), utilizing structured Likert scales. The SPSS was used for the univariate and bivariate analyses. Chi square testing was used to determine the relationships between types of IPV and their effects. Results demonstrated a strong association between IPV and psychological and emotional damage and demonstrated the need for comprehensive therapies. These include awareness campaigns, gender equality initiatives, support services for survivors, legal reforms, economic empowerment and integrated healthcare interventions.

    Violence, Social, Emotional, Support, Gender

    (1) Khalid Ahmed
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Sociology, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalil ur Rahman
    Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Fakhr Ud Din
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Sociology, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Ahmed, K., Rahman, K. u., & Din, F. U. (2024). The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra. Global Regional Review, IX(III), 201-213. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-III).20

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Ahmed, Khalid, Khalil ur Rahman, and Fakhr Ud Din. 2024. "The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra." Global Regional Review, IX (III): 201-213 doi: 10.31703/grr.2024(IX-III).20

HARVARD

    HARVARD : AHMED, K., RAHMAN, K. U. & DIN, F. U. 2024. The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra. Global Regional Review, IX, 201-213.

MHRA

    MHRA : Ahmed, Khalid, Khalil ur Rahman, and Fakhr Ud Din. 2024. "The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra." Global Regional Review, IX: 201-213

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    MLA : Ahmed, Khalid, Khalil ur Rahman, and Fakhr Ud Din. "The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra." Global Regional Review, IX.III (2024): 201-213 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Ahmed, Khalid, Rahman, Khalil ur, and Din, Fakhr Ud (2024), "The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra", Global Regional Review, IX (III), 201-213

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Ahmed, Khalid, Khalil ur Rahman, and Fakhr Ud Din. "The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and its Socio-psychological Consequences for Couples in District Mansehra." Global Regional Review IX, no. III (2024): 201-213. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-III).20