Date of Publication
2022
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Advisor
Angela Lorraine P. Cunanan
Defense Panel Chair
Kimberly Kaye Mata
Abstract/Summary
This study aimed to develop a deeper understanding on the lived experiences of young adults in a toxic relationship and the factors that contributed to their decision to stay. Five young adults, aged 21 to 25, who were in a toxic relationship were selected using criterion and snowball sampling. This study used a qualitative, primarily phenomenological, research design that involved interviews. It was discovered that young adults stayed because of the anticipation that the toxicity would pass, the remorse in wanting to end the relationship, the belief that they’ve found the one and the victim's compassion for the partner. As to their experience being in a toxic relationship, the abused participants have experienced psychological, emotional and verbal abuse. All these added to the decline of their mental health and struggle with self-care.
Keywords: toxic relationships, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, verbal abuse
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Physical Description
59 leaves
Keywords
Psychological abuse; Invective
Recommended Citation
Leyson, M. S., Alpapara, J. G., Cruz, L. V., & Flores, J. L. (2022). Lost in translation: A qualitative study of the experience of toxic relationships among Filipino young adults and why they choose to stay. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_psych/18
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9-1-2022
