University of Zululand
Psychological empowerment of female victims of spousal abuse through philophonetics
Abstract
dc:description.abstractSpousal abuse is a public health concern and is common in all races and ethnicities. It may take on various forms such as; physical beating, verbal/ emotional/ psychological abuse, sexual abuse, or financial abuse. Women often remain in abusive relationships for financial security, fear of further harm, and because of socials stigmatization. This study focuses on the psychological empowerment of female victims of spousal abuse through philophonetics. Philophonetics-counselling is a therapeutic intervention which appreciates the complexities of the human form. It is an approach that offers the possibilities of healing and experiencing the fullness of what life could be. Seven female victims of spousal abuse participated in the study and these participants reside in the Rustenburg area. A qualitative approach was utilized, with data being analysed applying hermeneutics. The results indicated the success and effectiveness of the philophonetics modality. Each participant disclosed and described significant shifts in their production of the imprints (IT) of abuse. Self help tools were given so as to ensure that participants could prevent further IT’s from entering their body, and thereby heal themselves. Findings in the current study show that the utilization of such a modality is effective in empowering the target population. It is therefore recommended that the process of empowerment through philophonetics be continuous.
Degree
thesis:*- Grantor dc:publisher.institution
- University of Zululand
- Year dc:date.issued
- 2011
Author and committee
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- Yankasamy, Melanie
- Advisor dc:contributor.advisor
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- Thwala, J.D.