Psychological Abuse and its Impact on Women's Mental Health

Research and literature
review
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ABSTRACT
In this study it has been described about various types of psychological abuse like sexual,
physical, domestic violence which is being faced by women. Due to this, there has been a
great impact on mental health of women. moreover, it is explained about various impact on
women like suicide attempt, depression, mental illness etc. Also, there are certain measures
which can be taken that is to provide social support, take legal action and other. here, scholar
will use qualitative strategy and inductive to link abuse with impact. in addition, primary
data will be gathered as well via questionnaire.
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Table of Contents
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................4
METHODOLOGY..........................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10
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INTRODUCTION
In present times, women are highly facing psychological abuse in various place. they are
society, family, school etc. due to this abuse it has become difficult for them to cope with. They
are living in depression and stress. Alongside, there is a great negative impact of psychological
abuse on women mental health. It is found that there are various types of abuse which is faced by
them such as sexual, domestic violence, physical abuse, etc. (Adams, and Beeble, 2019) It
affect on their social as well as personal life. Usually, women are victim of these abuse because
in society they are considered as powerless. However, it is necessary to identify that whether
women are abused or not so that accordingly care services are provided. Moreover, well being of
women is also impacted due to abuse. Due to it, many women do suicide as they suffer from
depression. in addition, there are various ways of preventing abuse such as providing social
support, taking legal action, etc. Furthermore, it is identified that the laws are not effectively
applied in reducing abuse. there is no strict action taken against culprit. this has also added to
change things in terms of psychological abuse.
LITERATURE REVIEW
According to Birtel, Wood, L. and Kempa, 2017, in society women face various types of
abuse which affect on their mental and physical health. There are various types of abuse which is
faced by women such as domestic violence, sexual, physical etc. but among them it is found that
domestic violence is most common form of abuse faced by them. Generally, women living in
villages and backward area face this abuse. this is because of several factors such as lack of
money, social life, surrounding environment etc. It has been observed that 1 out of every 3
women have faced abused in their life. they are mentally torched and harassed by family
members, co workers etc.
The young women are more prone to abuse as they have to maintain work life balance. so, if
they are not able to do so then in family and society they are being abused. Moreover, at work
place as well women are abused sexually. the managers and colleagues abuse them. However, it
is essential to discover abuse so that it can be prevented. in order to do so there must be proper
communication. It will help in sharing personal problems and expressing feelings. in this way
views and opinions are shared. ( said that well being of person is related to mental health. so, if
mental health is affected it automatically impact on physical health as well. so, it is necessary to
have proper mental state in order to improve and maintain well being.
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