RT Article
T1 Enhancing the Recovery Process for Undergraduate Women Survivors of Sexual Violence: Identifying Facilitators to Healing
JF Violence against women
VO 32
IS 1
SP 70
OP 87
A1 Mughal, Farida Bibi
A1 Sinko, Laura
A1 Saint Arnault, Denise
A2 Sinko, Laura
A2 Saint Arnault, Denise
LA English
YR 2026
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1947460781
AB The psychosocial impact of sexual violence (SV) on college-aged women necessitates understanding positive influences of survivors’ healing processes. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to investigate facilitators in the healing journey for undergraduate SV survivors. Seventeen women were interviewed using Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening (PEARL). Thematic analysis revealed three core facilitators: (a) Support—formal and informal networks promote emotional well-being, (b) Personal Development—emotional intelligence, self-reflection, positivity, and interpersonal skills encourage healing, and (c) Actions—intentional efforts, self-care, and help-seeking empower survivors. These findings highlight key areas for supportive interventions to promote survivor healing, well-being, and quality of life.
K1 Protective factors
K1 facilitators
K1 Mental Health
K1 Sexual Abuse
K1 Healing
DO 10.1177/10778012241307334