Citation

Ahmad NS, Nasir R. Procedia Soc. Behav. Sci. 2010; 5: 1023-1027.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.229

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study looked at the emotional reaction, behaviour, appearance and trauma experienced by incest victims. Subjects were 10 female victims of incest. The data collected was based on semi-structured interviews and observations. The process of transcription and analysing the interviews was conducted using content analysis. Three category of emotions shown by the victims were sadness, stable and absence of grief. Behaviors shown were passive and stable. Victims appearance were properly dressed with hair neatly combed. Two victims were acted rough and masculine. A total of five victims suffered trauma due to repeated nightmares and three victims attempted suicide.