Psychological Impact of Victim of Psychical Violence in Household

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science E-ISSN 2987-226X P-ISSN 2988-0076 Volume 3 Issue 01, January 2025, Pp. 315-325 DOI: https://doi.org/10.59653/ijmars.v3i01.1444 Copyright by Author Psychological Impact of Victim of Psychical Violence in Household Nettina Samosir1*, Kilian Sirait2 Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Indonesia1 Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Indonesia2 Corresponding Email: * Received: 27-12-2024 Reviewed: 10-05-2025 Accepted: 28-01-2025 Abstract Domestic violence (KDRT) is very complex violence and requires comprehensive treatment, and most of the victims are women (wives). The impact of violence against a wife is experiencing physical pain, mental stress, decreased self-confidence and self-esteem, experiencing a feeling of helplessness, experiencing dependence on a husband who has abused her, experiencing post-traumatic stress, experiencing depression, and wanting to commit suicide. The rate of domestic violence tends to increase every year, indicating that victims are starting to realize that acts of domestic violence are not something that can be normalized, so victims have the right to fight for their right to live safely and better. Marriage, which should be a comfortable space for a couple, has become the scariest space for some women. The factors that cause violence against women in the household, especially by husbands against wives, are very diverse. Domestic violence is a behavior that has a very complex impact on women who are victims of domestic violence. These acts of violence produce psychological impacts on women who are victims of domestic violence. One of the handling efforts is to fulfill the rights of women who are victims of domestic violence. Understanding the culture of equality is very much needed in the lives of couples, families, and society. Keywords: Domestic violence, psychological violence, psychological impact Introduction Every family wants to build a happy family full of mutual love, both physically and mentally; in other words, every family hopes to build a harmonious and happy family, which is often called a Sakinah family. However, the fact is that not all families can navigate the ark of their household smoothly because there are families who are not fully able to feel happiness and love and care for each other but instead experience feelings of discomfort, depression, or sadness and feelings of fear and hatred among each other. This is indicated by the fact that there are still problems in several households, with various types of domestic violence (KDRT) even occurring. Ironically, the amount of violence that occurs is increasing day by day, both 315 International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science quantitatively and qualitatively; this indicates that there is a tendency for there to be an increase in Domestic Violence (KDRT) in Indonesia (Manumpahi et al., 2016). Violence is an action or deed committed by someone against someone’s physical or mental psychology (Maisah dan Yenti, 2016). Psychological violence in the form of violence can be in the form of consequences or impacts arising from this violence, which will be different for each person. Even though acts of psychological violence are more painful because they can damage a person’s honor, hurt a person’s self-esteem, and damage the balance of the soul, psychological violence will not damage internal body organs or even actions that result in death. Violence, especially domestic violence, is a violation of human rights, a crime against human dignity, and a form of discrimination. Violence in any form and committed for any reason is a crime that cannot be justified. Therefore, no matter how small the violence committed, it can be reported as a criminal act that can be prosecuted. Domestic violence is an act or deed or social phenomenon that has been going on for a long time in some households in the world, including in Indonesia. If so far this incident has barely been heard of, this is more due to the belief in society that domestic violence is a domestic event that is taboo to discuss openly. Forms of violence can be physical, sexual, psychological or verbal violence. According to Fitriana et al., (2015), forms of verbal violence are divided into six types, namely: (1) unloving or cold, (2) intimidation, (3) mengecilkan dan mempermalukan orang, (4), kebiasaan mencela, (5) mengindahkan atau menolak; dan (6) hukuman ekstrim. Sementara belittling and humiliating people, (4), the habit of criticizing, (5) ignoring or rejecting; and (6) extreme punishment. Meanwhile, Ohoiwutun et al., (2022) revealed that forms of verbal violence are divided into three types, namely: first, shouting; secondly cursing; and third, giving negative nicknames or labels. Violence has elements as well as causes and factors that underlie violence which can lead to psychological violence. The psychological impact of domestic violence is on victims of violence, namely: feeling anxious, afraid, depressed, always alert, constantly imagining things when they see similar cases, often daydreaming, moody, crying easily, having trouble sleeping, having nightmares, losing selfconfidence, acting out feeling helpless, loss of interest in taking care of oneself, irregular lifestyle, decreased concentration, often committing careless actions, low self-esteem and not being confident in one's abilities, quiet, reluctant to chat, often locking oneself in one's room, loss of courage in opinions and actions , always feel confused and easily forgetful, often selfharming and attempting suicide, excessive and unusual behavior tends to be difficult to control oneself, aggressive, has a violent temperament and emotions in speaking and acting. Literature Review Based on Law No. 23 of 2004 Regarding PKDRT, article 1 point 1 states that Domestic Violence is any act against someone, especially women, which results in physical, sexual, or psychological misery or suffering, and/or domestic neglect, including threats to commit acts, coercion, or confiscation. Freedom unlawfully within the household sphere. Likewise, article 2, paragraph 1 states that the scope of the household in this Law includes: (a) Husband, wife, and children (including adopted children and stepchildren); (b) People who have family 316 Psychological Impact of Victim of Psychical Violence in Household relations with the person as intended in letter a due to blood, marriage, breastfeeding, care, and guardianship, who live in the household (in-laws, in-laws, in-laws, and in-laws); and/or (c) People who work to help the household and live in the household (Domestic Workers). The progress of the Law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence is evidenced by several advances regarding the protection of women’s rights in the Law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence, namely the confirmation that acts of domestic violence are a violation of human rights and a crime against human dignit (...truncated)