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Psychological Variables Impacting Acid Attack Survivors


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1 Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
2 AICP, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
     

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Acid attack is not a new concept, every now and then we come across newspaper clippings, media records and magazine analysis regarding the brunt faced by acid attack survivors. Not only do they have to deal with the physical pain and damage to their body, they also have to deal with it psychologically in various areas of their lives. This review paper, will bring to light the various situations they have to overcome and fight with everyday.

Keywords

Acid Attack, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health.
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Authors

Narita Sabharwal
Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Manpreet Ola
AICP, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Abstract


Acid attack is not a new concept, every now and then we come across newspaper clippings, media records and magazine analysis regarding the brunt faced by acid attack survivors. Not only do they have to deal with the physical pain and damage to their body, they also have to deal with it psychologically in various areas of their lives. This review paper, will bring to light the various situations they have to overcome and fight with everyday.

Keywords


Acid Attack, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health.

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