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Cold Intimate Partner Violence: Lived Experiences of South African Victims Letsoalo, Daniel Lesiba; Seeletse, Selegile Philda
Psychocentrum Review Vol 7, No 1 (2025): Psychocentrum Review
Publisher : Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26539/pcr.713698

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This qualitative study, grounded in social constructivism paradigm and a single case study design, investigated the lived experiences of victims of cold violence in intimate relationships. The study was conducted at the rural Bapong crisis centre in Bapong Village, North-West Province, South Africa. Data were generated through individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews and inductively analysed through reflexive thematic analysis (RTA). The analysis revealed various main themes and subthemes which included inter alia prevalence of cold violence in intimate relationships, insults, confusion and manipulation as a means to maintain cold intimate partner violence (IPV), managing victims access to possessions as a means to maintain cold IPV, emotional and psychological effects and measures and support systems that can effectively aid and enhance the well-being of victims of cold IPV. The findings revealed that cold violence is a common occurrence in intimate relationships. Additionally, the research revealed detrimental emotional and psychological effects stemming from cold violence within intimate partnerships. The results underscore the need for tailored support and intervention approaches for victims of cold IPV. To achieve a more nuanced understanding, more studies are needed within this research niche to refine and guide the development of targeted, context-specific interventions, strategies, and/or guidelines, especially in countries with high levels of IPV such as South Africa.
Adverse effects on children exposed to intimate partner violence and possible interventions Seeletse, Selogile Philda; Letsoalo, Daniel Lesiba
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): May 2025 - October 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v6i2.11158

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There is a lack of academic research that presents effective frameworks for addressing the harm of intimate partner violence (IPV) on children. This study investigated the negative effects of IPV on children who witness IPV incidents and assessed the proper interventions in mitigating these outcomes. This was a qualitative study using purposive sampling of IPV victims abused in the children’s presence. These victims underwent counseling at the Bapong Crisis Center in Bapong village, South Africa. Semi-structured interviews were held, and data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. IPV-exposed children risk anxiety, aggression, attachment issues, and academic and relationship struggles. There should be effective interventions that include trauma-informed care, caregiver support programs, and community awareness campaigns to reduce symptom severity. A coordinated strategy integrating professional training, policy reform, and child-centered psychosocial support is needed to break IPV cycles. Future research should prioritize culturally adaptive interventions and longitudinal tracking.
The unseen pain: Lived experiences of intimate partner violence victims in South Africa Letsoalo, Daniel Lesiba; Seeletse, Selogile Philda; Semenya, Mahlatsi Venolia
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): November 2025 - April 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v6i2.11307

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) constitutes a significant global public health problem. Studies of this phenomenon in South Africa are concentrated in urban and semi-urban areas, leaving rural areas unexplored. To bridge this knowledge gap, a qualitative study grounded in social constructivism and a single case study design was conducted to explore the lived experiences of victims of IPV receiving counseling services at the Bapong Crisis Centre, situated in a rural part of North West Province, South Africa. Data were generated from semi-structured interviews with 19 purposively selected IPV victims and deductively analyzed using reflective thematic analysis (RTA) through the lenses of Bonanno’s four-component model. The study found that most participants had negative experiences. The study also found that victims suffered negative emotional, psychological, physical, and social effects and used various coping mechanisms. These insights underscore the need for focused interventions, including mental health services, domestic violence prevention initiatives, and culturally sensitive programs designed to tackle power imbalances and emotional trauma within abusive intimate relationships.
Co-Authors Seeletse, Selegile Philda Seeletse, Selogile Philda Semenya, Mahlatsi Venolia