Challenges in integration: Sociological interpretive analysis of sexually abused male children in district Dir lower
Keywords:
Child Sexual Abuse, Reintegration, Albert Bandura, Stigma, Family Support, TraumaAbstract
This study intended to know about the reintegration challenges faced by sexually abused male children. Child sexual abuse causes severe physical, psychological, and emotional suffering and is a serious violation of human rights. The aim of this study was to determine the difficulties faced by male children who had experienced sexual abuse had in reintegrating into society. The researchers employed qualitative research methodologies in this study since the nature of the research necessitates a thorough examination of the rehabilitation and reintegration process. Albert Bandura's social learning theory served as the theoretical foundation for this investigation. The saturation point was used to establish the sample size, which were ten participants. The data in the current study was decoded by the researchers using thematic analysis. The study finds out that there are significant obstacles for male children who have experienced sexual abuse, such as psychological trauma, societal stigma, and a lack of family support. The results indicate that survivors face anxiety, despair, remorse, fear, and loneliness, and that reintegration is further hampered by weak family ties and social stigma. The study recommends establishing community awareness campaigns, offering ongoing psychosocial counseling, and bolstering family-based support networks.
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