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Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2004;13(1):51-63.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2004.13.1.51    Published online March 31, 2004.
The lived Experiences of the Victims of Sexual Violence
Su Ja Gong1, Chung Sook Lee2
1Chosun Nursing College
2Chonnam National University, Chonnam Research Institute of Nursing Science
Correspondence:  Su Ja Gong, Tel: +82-062-232-676, Fax: +82-062-231-7315, 
Email: sjgong@venus.cnc.ac.kr
Received: 28 February 2004   • Accepted: 29 April 2004
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of victims of sexual violence.
Methods
The data were collected through more than three times of in-depth interview with 9 participants who are raped. The research question was ”what was it like to experience sexual violence?*' The analysis of data was made by Colaizzi's(1978) phenomenological analytic method.
Results
Eight main meaningful themes were identified: 1) Rather to die, 2) being airaid of recurrence of the event, 3) suffering from the memory about the event, 4) difficulties in expressing themselves and seeking for help, 5) worrying about unwanted pregnancy and venereal infection, 6) surging of anger about unfair treated by officials and sexual counselors 7) being inconsiderate of significant others and reproach to the offender, and 8) self-blame for the situation that didn't get back,
Conclusion
This study revealed the lived experiences of victims of sexual violence. Further studies are needed to provide theories and practices for caring them.
Key Words: Sexual violence; Experience; Phenomenology


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