Long-Term Psychological and Social Concomitants of Witnessing Lynching : A Developmental Perspective
Haque, Rezwanul (2024)
Haque, Rezwanul
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024041719041
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024041719041
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Aim: The study aimed to investigate the long-term psychological and social
concomitants of exposure to lynching on individuals, exploring the multifaceted
impacts on mental health and societal interactions.
Method: A qualitative study was conducted by interviewing five experts experienced
with helping lynching victims. The interviews were semi-structured and consisted of
12 questions. Twelve themes were found to be significant and common within the
interviews: legal framework, mechanisms to support victims, influence on societal
cohesiveness, mitigation of trauma, psychological theories, the perspective of law
enforcement agencies, community healing, sociocultural help, the role of societal
belief, the difference in class and effects, promising practice, and measures from
society. The themes were analyzed.
Results: Experts unanimously recognize the severe psychological and societal
impacts, stressing the erosion of social cohesion and trust in the legal system. There's
a call for comprehensive strategies encompassing legal reform, mental health support,
educational changes, and community policing to mitigate trauma, enhance societal
resilience, and prevent future incidents.
Conclusions: To promote a more educated, united, and law-abiding society, the
discussions highlight the significance of a comprehensive approach that combines law
enforcement activities with community participation and support networks.
Key Words: Lynching, community policing, mental health support, legal reform,
Bangladesh
concomitants of exposure to lynching on individuals, exploring the multifaceted
impacts on mental health and societal interactions.
Method: A qualitative study was conducted by interviewing five experts experienced
with helping lynching victims. The interviews were semi-structured and consisted of
12 questions. Twelve themes were found to be significant and common within the
interviews: legal framework, mechanisms to support victims, influence on societal
cohesiveness, mitigation of trauma, psychological theories, the perspective of law
enforcement agencies, community healing, sociocultural help, the role of societal
belief, the difference in class and effects, promising practice, and measures from
society. The themes were analyzed.
Results: Experts unanimously recognize the severe psychological and societal
impacts, stressing the erosion of social cohesion and trust in the legal system. There's
a call for comprehensive strategies encompassing legal reform, mental health support,
educational changes, and community policing to mitigate trauma, enhance societal
resilience, and prevent future incidents.
Conclusions: To promote a more educated, united, and law-abiding society, the
discussions highlight the significance of a comprehensive approach that combines law
enforcement activities with community participation and support networks.
Key Words: Lynching, community policing, mental health support, legal reform,
Bangladesh
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- 515 Psykologia [236]