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By Philomena McInaw
Dr Susan Lagdon is a Lecturer in Psychology (Mental Health) at Ulster University, has said the reality is gender-based violence has continued to increase every year since records began.
Dr Lagdon’s project ‘Every Voice Matters! Violence Against Women in Northern Ireland’ conducted a survey, a total of 542 women participated.
It highlighted the prevalence of violence and abuse among participants, noting that “98% had experienced at least one form of violence or abuse in their lifetime.”
Dr Lagdon stated, “Experiences of at least one form of violence or abuse were common before age 11 years (50%), between ages 11-18 years (87%), and in adulthood (91%). This shows that violence or abuse is common and persistent throughout women’s lives.
“Participants reported that nearly 70% had experienced some form of violence or abuse within the past year. The study also revealed that psychological and emotional abuse was widespread, affecting 34% of participants during childhood, 63% during adolescence, and 70% in adulthood. Additionally, 42% reported experiencing psychological or emotional abuse within the last 12 months.
“As adults, participants reported other forms of violence and abuse, including stalking (28%), digital abuse (51%), and Troubles-related abuse (3%). These findings underscore the persistent nature of domestic and sexual violence across the lifespan and its profound mental health implications for victims and children.”
The study shows that domestic violence and intimate partner violence has a vast impact on the victims mental health and victims have described having feelings of anxiety and depression.
In her conclusion Dr Lagdon emphasized the importance of continued research in this field, advocating for an in-depth exploration of the experiences of victims to better understand and address the impact of violence and abuse.
Dr Lagdon, shared her research during a TED Talk held at the Stormont Building in Belfast. Her presentation focused on domestic and sexual violence, emphasizing the mental health effects of interpersonal trauma and the importance of support systems for victims.
Coercive control: do you know what it means? | Susan Lagdon | TEDxStormont
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