Social-Psychological Consequences of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Published: Feb 10, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14500/kujhss.v8n1y2025.pp82-92
Keywords:
Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatized Family, Family Support, Trauma Consequences هێدمه‌, شله‌ژانی دوای هێدمه‌, خێزانی هێدمه‌دار, پاڵپشتی خێزانی, ده‌رهاوێشته‌ی هێدمه‌ هێدمە, شڵەژانی دوای هێدمە, خێزانی هێدمەدار, پاڵپشتی خێزانی, دەرهاوێشتەی هێدمە

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Sabat J. Mustafa
Department of Social work, Collage of Arts, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5322-6907
Murad H. Mohammad
Department of Sociology, College of Arts, Soran University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4228-5131

Abstract

The primary objectives of this study are to recognize and address the social and psychological repercussions of post-traumatic stress disorder in the family, as well as its causes and effects on other family members. In the same time provide family treatment and support for those who have post-traumatic stress disorder. For this purpose, a quality study was conducted, and the researchers interviewed a group of 16 people who were infected with post-traumatic stress disorder in Erbil, the participants were of both genders, but most of them were female, aged (6-48). To analyze the available data، this study relies on the MAXQDA program, which is software that is used to analyze qualitative data. As a result of this study, it was found that the lack of family support for the participants appears to be very strong. Also, the passage of the participants from a tragic event has had a significant impact on social and family relationships, due to psychological, social and physical changes, as well as the appearance of symptoms after unpleasant experiences. The majority of the participants experienced condemnation from family members who either thought they were the root of the problems or were unaware of the influence of the symptom of the disorder, which made family treatment and support less beneficial for the individuals receiving it. The lack of support of family members for the participants is related to poor social relations, which is due to avoiding the treatment faced by the family, even with the idea of suicide and sleep problems. In a lesser way, it has been shown that family support has a significant effect on reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder among participants.

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Mustafa, S. J. . and Mohammad, M. H. . (2025) “Social-Psychological Consequences of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”, Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 8(1), pp. 82-92. doi: 10.14500/kujhss.v8n1y2025.pp82-92.
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Author Biographies

Sabat J. Mustafa, Department of Social work, Collage of Arts, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Sabat Jihanger. She is graduated from the Social Work Department in 2015-2016. She worked in various organizations as a social worker and counselor, specializing in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). Throughout her career, Sabat has actively sought opportunities for professional development and has undergone numerous training sessions to enhance her skills. Some of these trainings include stabilization, intensive interventions, trauma resilience workshops, neurology of psychological trauma, TPSS+ (Trauma Psychosocial support Plus), suicide assessment, and theatre therapy training. Additionally, she participated in a training program in Italy focusing on human rights. She has also participated in trainings on other topics such as peacebuilding and women and gender issues. Presently, she is pursuing a master's degree in the same department.

Murad H. Mohammad, Department of Sociology, College of Arts, Soran University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

He is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Arts, Soran University. He received his Ph.D. from Salahaddin University in 2011 and has 19 years of teaching experience at Salahaddin, Duhok, Koya, and Soran universities. He served as the Director of the Research Center at Mukriani Publishing House from 2005 to 2007 and was the President of the Society of Sociologists from 2007 to 2012. In 2012, he founded Shikar Survey Company, where he was the director until 2015. His focus areas include surveys and public opinion, research methods, social theories, and cultural studies.

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