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<p>Exposure to domestic violence profoundly disrupts child development. However, the specific psychosocial impacts of expeeriencing violence in rural, close-knit communities remain underexplored. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the psychosocial consequences on children aged 6–12 exposed to domestic violence in North Aceh, Indonesia, using Erikson Psychosocial Theory as an analytical framework.&#xa0;A qualitative descriptive design was used on 13 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with children, supplemented by field observations and secondary data verification to ensure validity.&#xa0;The results showed three critical themes, namely (1) Internalized Emotional Trauma, where children manifest chronic fear and hopelessness; (2) Social Stigma and Shame, where the communal nature of village life leads to peer ridicule and severe social withdrawal, (3) Academic Disengagement, marked by a loss of motivation and focus.&#xa0;From the perspective of Erikson theory, the traumatic experiences actively obstruct the developmental stage of "Industry," trapping children in a state of "Inferiority." In communal cultures, the impact of domestic violence is worsened by social stigma. Therefore, interventions must extend beyond family counseling to include community-based anti-stigma programs and school support systems to restore children psychosocial well-being.</p>

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A Psychosocial Analysis of Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence in North Aceh Using Erikson’s Lens

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    2026年4月30日

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  • Linur Ficca Agustina,
  • Linur Steffi Harkensia,
  • Didi Pianda,
  • Dian Indiyati,
  • Nurmala Nurmala

摘要

Exposure to domestic violence profoundly disrupts child development. However, the specific psychosocial impacts of expeeriencing violence in rural, close-knit communities remain underexplored. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the psychosocial consequences on children aged 6–12 exposed to domestic violence in North Aceh, Indonesia, using Erikson Psychosocial Theory as an analytical framework. A qualitative descriptive design was used on 13 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with children, supplemented by field observations and secondary data verification to ensure validity. The results showed three critical themes, namely (1) Internalized Emotional Trauma, where children manifest chronic fear and hopelessness; (2) Social Stigma and Shame, where the communal nature of village life leads to peer ridicule and severe social withdrawal, (3) Academic Disengagement, marked by a loss of motivation and focus. From the perspective of Erikson theory, the traumatic experiences actively obstruct the developmental stage of "Industry," trapping children in a state of "Inferiority." In communal cultures, the impact of domestic violence is worsened by social stigma. Therefore, interventions must extend beyond family counseling to include community-based anti-stigma programs and school support systems to restore children psychosocial well-being.