The Experience and Process of Surviving Sexual Trauma for Minority Individuals
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Category
Social Sciences/Humanities
Abstract/Artist Statement
Millions of individuals report experiencing sexual violence every year with a significant number of them having noted trauma symptoms. Higher rates of sexual violence and trauma symptoms are reported by individuals in minority groups compared to their counterparts in a dominant group. This demands due attention in order to serve them based on the knowledge gained by understanding their journey of surviving sexual trauma. Survivors’ positionality in their intra and intercultural contexts and their interaction with it can shape their process of finding meaning. This grounded theory study aims to explore the experience and process of surviving from sexual trauma for individuals in minority groups. Critical inquiry and social constructivism theories will be used as interpretive frameworks. Charmaz’s constructivist grounded theory and Clarke’s situational analysis will be used to guide the co-construction of knowledge and mapping positionality within social situations. Initial sampling will consist of six survivors of sexual trauma who identify as members of a minority group based on sexual orientation, gender, race, and disability status. Interview will be the method used for data collection. Following two rounds of interviews and initial analysis, participants will be invited for member check. Identification of emerging themes will be guided by Charmaz’s principles and guidance on coding. The emerging relations within the social context of the survivors will be mapped using Clarke’s situational analysis. Procedures of ensuring trustworthiness are member check, triangulation, assigning an inquiry auditor, prolonged engagement, IRB approval, memo writing, journaling, and reflexivity.
Mentor Name
Veronica Ida Johnson
The Experience and Process of Surviving Sexual Trauma for Minority Individuals
UC 330
Millions of individuals report experiencing sexual violence every year with a significant number of them having noted trauma symptoms. Higher rates of sexual violence and trauma symptoms are reported by individuals in minority groups compared to their counterparts in a dominant group. This demands due attention in order to serve them based on the knowledge gained by understanding their journey of surviving sexual trauma. Survivors’ positionality in their intra and intercultural contexts and their interaction with it can shape their process of finding meaning. This grounded theory study aims to explore the experience and process of surviving from sexual trauma for individuals in minority groups. Critical inquiry and social constructivism theories will be used as interpretive frameworks. Charmaz’s constructivist grounded theory and Clarke’s situational analysis will be used to guide the co-construction of knowledge and mapping positionality within social situations. Initial sampling will consist of six survivors of sexual trauma who identify as members of a minority group based on sexual orientation, gender, race, and disability status. Interview will be the method used for data collection. Following two rounds of interviews and initial analysis, participants will be invited for member check. Identification of emerging themes will be guided by Charmaz’s principles and guidance on coding. The emerging relations within the social context of the survivors will be mapped using Clarke’s situational analysis. Procedures of ensuring trustworthiness are member check, triangulation, assigning an inquiry auditor, prolonged engagement, IRB approval, memo writing, journaling, and reflexivity.