- Genel Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
- Vol: 5 Issue: 2
- Level of Perceived Emotional Abuse and Affecting Factors in University Students
Level of Perceived Emotional Abuse and Affecting Factors in University Students
Authors : Ufuk Kaya, Sergen Irmak, Buğçe Özer
Pages : 125-134
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Publication Date : 2023-08-26
Article Type : Research Article
Abstract :Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the level of perceived emotional abuse and factors in university students. Method: The universe of the study was students studying at the Vocational School of Health Services in a private university in Northern Cyprus (N=251). The data were collected by a forms consisting of two parts. In the first part, the Descriptive Characteristics of the students were included, and in the second part, the Perceived Emotional Abuse Scale for Adults took place. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences program. Necessary ethical approvals were obtained for the implementation of the study. Results: The total score of the students in Perceived Emotional Abuse was 125.67±43.43. A statistically significant difference was found between the Perceived Emotional Abuse scores of the students and the variables of income-expenditure level, arguments/fights in family, the individual\'s exposure to family violence, exposure to abuse, self-esteem, self-success, and loneliness. Conclusion and Suggestions: According to the results of the study, the level of emotional abuse perceived by the students was found to be high, close to the average score. As a result of the statistical comparison of the scale averages and the introductory features, it was determined that there was a statistical significance between the general scale score and the introductory features. These can also be considered as influencing factors. If necessary, abuse should be taught as a course in schools, universities, this issue should be emphasized more in symposiums, trainings and public education should be done.Keywords : Duygusal İstismar, Öğrenci, Aile, İstismar Düzeyi