Exploring the Lived Experiences of Psychosocial Trauma Among Muslim Children of Divorced Parents in Indonesia
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Divorce affects family structure and child development, especially in Muslim communities governed by Islamic family law. Although Islamic legal principles prioritize child welfare, few studies have focused on how children actually feel and understand the emotional effects of their parents’ divorce. This study asks: How do Muslim children experience psychosocial trauma after their parents separate? Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, this research explores the lived experiences of children of divorced parents in Indonesia to understand their emotional, spiritual, and social responses. Data were collected between March and May 2024 through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with eight participants aged 12 to 17, and analyzed using thematic analysis based on core phenomenological steps. The findings reveal four main themes: broken sense of family, emotional distress, self-blame, and lack of support from institutions—all pointing to a gap between legal processes and children's emotional needs. These results call for more child-focused practices in Islamic family law and emphasize the importance of including children’s perspectives in divorce decisions. This study received ethical approval from the Research Ethics Committee of [Name of Institution, if applicable], under approval number [insert number]. It offers a culturally grounded understanding of trauma after divorce and encourages future research to support more inclusive legal approaches.
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