Date of Award
Fall 11-25-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Kathryn Grant, Ph.D
Second Advisor
Bernadette Sanchez, Ph.D
Abstract
This study examines manifestations of mental health concerns in response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) specifically rape in a Non-western post-conflict setting. The population is a sample of girls aged 13-18 years residing in an Internally Displaced Person’s camp in Northern Uganda. Through semi-structured interviews, the girls shared their experiences of Gender Based Violence. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, 30 transcripts were analyzed to explore what these girls’ experiences have been with regard to rape, mental health and cultural and contextual stressors. Findings show that the girls described experiencing symptoms similar to those outlined in the DSM. Additionally, the girls described contextual stressors such as gender attitudes, living conditions, interpersonal relationships and the threat of HIV all contributing to negative mental health outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Katsonga-Phiri, Tiamo, "Manifestations of Traumatic Stress among Adolescent Girls in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda" (2014). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 98.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/98
SLP Collection
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