IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING OF WOMEN

Dr. Vishalakshi Honnakatti

Abstract


Economic dependence has been found to be the central reason. Without the ability to sustain themselves economically,
women are forced to stay in abusive relationships and are not able to be free from violence. Due to deep-rooted values and
culture, women do not prefer to adopt the option of separation or divorce. They also fear the consequences of reporting violence and declare an
unwillingness to subject themselves to the shame of being identified as battered women. Lack of information about alternatives also forces women
to suffer silently within the four walls of their homes. Some women may believe that they deserve the beatings because of some wrong action on
their part. Other women refrain from speaking about the abuse because they fear that their partner will further harm them in reprisal for revealing
family secrets, or they may be ashamed of their situation.


Keywords


Domestic Violence, Psychological Wellbeing

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