Violent cnme is among the most prominent distinguishing
characteristics of South African society, it has a severely
traumatising effect on the populations concerned. Based on
research :findings and existing literature, this study explores
traumatic effects of violent crime on the most intimate associate
of the victim (the partner). Accordingly, this study deals with the
much-neglected topic of secondary trauma, by focusing on the
following aspects of or conditions associated with violent crime
and the secondary victim: cognitive, emotional and relational
effects the experience of trauma, loss, vulnerability, depression
and acute stress. It reveals that, depending on the severity of the
incident, its consequences for the partner of the victim may range
from post-traumatic stress to acute stress or secondary traumatic
stress.
From the similar results returned for primary and secondary
victims, it is apparent that in the future, both victim and supporter
should have their needs addressed with equal emphasis. / Educational Studies / M.Ed. (Specialisation in Guidance and Councelling)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/1052 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Stansfeld, Fiona Doris |
| Contributors | Wiechers, E. (Elisabeth), 1943- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource ([ix,], 127, leaves.) |
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