Pioneering approaches: Navigating mind wandering and self-silencing in dissociated adolescent female sexual trauma survivors - An interpretative phenomenological analysis - 04/09/24
, Manju Agrawal b, Rakesh Kumar Tripathi c, Satish Rasaily dHighlights |
• | This Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study from India, explores an understudied area addressing mind-wandering and self-silencing in dissociated sexually abused adolescent females through techniques like Pranayama, meditation, music, and art therapy. |
• | Key Emergent Themes Identified: coping mechanisms, support and relationships, and therapeutic approaches & the healing journey. |
• | This research fills a gap in understanding trauma recovery within a culturally distinct context. Findings suggest promising outcomes from interventions like Pranayama, mindfulness meditation, music, and art therapy in mitigating mind wandering and self-silencing. |
Abstract |
Background |
Minimal exploration exists on mind wandering and self-silencing in adolescent girls with sexual trauma and dissociation.
Objective |
To investigate the lived experiences of female adolescent sexual trauma survivors with dissociation, focusing on overcoming mind-wandering and self-silencing through Pranayama, mindfulness meditation, music, and art therapy.
Participants and settings |
This study, conducted in Sikkim, India, addresses a research gap in a culturally distinct context. Three adolescent girls diagnosed with PTSD and dissociation by a psychiatrist were selected through purposive sampling.
Method |
This study uses Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to explore participants' individual stories and perspectives. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the lived experiences and narratives of three participants.
Results |
The IPA analysis revealed three super-ordinate themes: coping mechanisms, support and relationships, and, therapeutic approaches and the healing journey. In coping mechanisms participants reported (1) mind-wandering, self-blame, and daydreaming, (2) self-silencing, and (3) sublimation through academic achievement. The support and relationships theme included (1) lack of support from family, (2) attachment issues with mothers, (3) gender-based double standards, (4) Lack of infrastructure and health care human resources, with some participants turning to (5) faith-healing for mental health issues. The therapeutic approaches and healing journey theme demonstrated the effectiveness of Pranayama, mindfulness meditation, music, and art therapy in alleviating mind-wandering and self-silencing.
Conclusions |
This study underscores the resilience of survivors of post-sexual trauma, advocating for culturally sensitive healing and evidence-based practices. Addressing mind-wandering and self-silencing through Pranayama, mindfulness meditation, music, and art therapy strengthens support systems, pioneering ways to mitigate the impact of sexual abuse.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Dissociation, Interpretative phenomenological analysis, Mind-wandering, PTSD, Pranayama, Self-silencing, Sexual trauma
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Vol 8 - N° 4
Article 100445- décembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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