Strategi Koping Mahasiswi Korban Kekerasan Seksual Dalam Pemulihan Psikososial : Studi Kasus 2 Mahasiswi Korban Kekerasan Seksual di Universitas X Kabupaten Jember

Abstract

This study aims to understand the coping strategies employed by female university students who are survivors of sexual violence in psychosocial recovery to restore social functioning. The research used a qualitative approach with a case study design conducted at University A in Jember Regency. The research informants consisted of two main informants, namely female students who were survivors of sexual violence, and three supporting informants selected through purposive sampling. Data collection techniques included passive participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Data analysis employed the Miles and Huberman model through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings reveled that survivors of sexual violence experienced psychological impact tremors, heart palpitations, headaches, and fever. Social impacts included distancing themselves from men, limiting interactions with the opposite sex, and experiencing conditions of social dysfunction. In the psychosocial recovery process, both informants applied coping strategies focused on problem solving and emotion focused coping, such as engaging in exercise, self-affirmation, journaling, watching entertainment, and educational videos, reading journals, completing final academic assignments, utilizing Chat-GPT, participating in workshop, and seeking social support from friends and professional practitioners. These strategies helped the informants reduce anxiety, increase self-confidence, gain emotional calmness, self-control, and restore social functioning. The study suggests the importance of accessible counseling services, social support, and education regarding survivors of sexual violence.