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    Domestic Violence and Women’s Psychological Trauma in Yaqshid District, Somalia
    (2024) Fuad Ali Hassan
    The study aimed to investigate the impact of domestic violence on women’s psychological trauma in Yaqshid district, Somalia. The specific objectives were to assess the effects of physical violence, sexual abuse, and verbal abuse on women’s psychological trauma. The study employed a "Betrayal Trauma Theory and Horowitz theory of Trauma" framework. This study employed a cross sectional mixed design was utilized, mainly focusing on both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population included 716,380 the residents of Yaqshid district, with a sample size of 400 respondents determined by Solvene's formula. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews research instruments. The findings revealed a negative correlation between domestic violence and women's psychological trauma, suggesting that increased domestic violence led to reduced psychological well-being in families. The study used regression coefficients to quantify the impact of each form of violence on psychological trauma. The study found out that a significant negative effect of physical violence on women’s psychological trauma, with a regression coefficient of 0.370. This indicates a 37% impact of physical violence on women’s psychological trauma among women. The findings suggested that physical violence adversely affected women's right to education. Sexual abuse was also identified as a significant factor affecting women's psychological trauma, with a regression coefficient of 0.136. This indicated a 13.6% impact on women’s psychological trauma among women. Sexual abuse was associated with a reduction in women's rights to health. Verbal abuse showed a substantial negative impact on women’s psychological trauma, with a regression coefficient of 0.420. This indicated a 42% effect on women’s psychological trauma among families. Verbal abuse was linked to a decrease in families' rights to food. From the study findings the study concluded that domestic violence had a detrimental effect on women’s psychological trauma in Yaqshid district, Somalia. Increased domestic violence was associated with reduced psychological well-being in families, affecting women's education, health, and access to food. The study recommended legislative measures and policies to protect women, address discrimination, and promote gender equality. Additionally, counseling for parents on alternative, non-abusive disciplinary methods was suggested to eliminate harmful forms of abuse within families. In summary, the study emphasizes the urgent need for interventions and policy measures to address domestic violence, safeguard women's rights, and promote a more peaceful cultural environment in Yaqshid district, Somalia.