The Impact of Resilience and Recovery among the Survivors of Domestic Violence:A Perspective Study of Women in the Indian Context

Research on domestic violence on women extensively documents the harm caused by such violence as a result it is a fact that battered women experience increased levels of stress, trauma, depression and lower self esteem added with higher levels of psychological distress when compared to non battered women. The present study tries to highlight on the psychological, emotional, social and physical effects of domestic violence on Indian women and the impact of resilience and recovery from the trauma caused by it. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 women belonging to the city of Kolkata, subjected to domestic violence for a period of 3-15 years. The results highlighted on the condition of women living with domestic violence and how they directed themselves towards the use of resilience and recovery, to put an end to the trauma caused by it. Future implications of the study highlight on the intervention programs and generation of resources to incentivize these traumatized women to face the hardships and adversity in the Indian context.