Psychological Effects of Criminal Acts on Victims

Psychological Effects of Criminal Acts on Victims Name: Affiliation: Course: Instructor: Date: Psychological Effects of Criminal Acts on Victims Method Introduction This research study reflects the psychological impacts of criminal acts on victims. The study will examine how trauma, depression, and anxiety are noticeable in persons following criminal victimization. The research further explores how these psychological impacts differ depending on determinants, including gender, age, nature of the crime, and socioeconomic status. The study's questions include "What are the long-term psychological effects of domestic violence and sexual assault on victims?” “How do factors such as age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status influence the psychological impact of being a crime victim?” “What role does the victim-offender relationship play in shaping the psychological effects of the crime?” “What are the mechanisms through which crime-related trauma influences victims' mental health, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse?” “How does family, community, and therapy support influence the psychological recovery of crime victims?” “What are the psychological effects of repeated victimization (continued exposure)?” and “Does lack of enforced policies impact victims from coming forward (How many suffer alone in silence)?” For every research question, the null hypothesis supposes no substantial relation between the psychological impacts and variables. In contrast, the alternate hypothesis assumes there exists a notable correlation with variables like anxiety, trauma, and depression. Participants Two hundred fifty participants aged 18-65 will participate in the study. These individuals will be those who have been subjected to abuse such as sexual assault and domestic violence in the past. The research will foster diversity by selecting participants from different contexts, such as race, age, gender, nature of crime, and socioeconomic status. These dynamics are integral in understanding the variation in psychological responses. Different populations are essential to realizing the study's goals and ensuring its results represent the population efficiently. Thus, excluding diverse respondents fosters the research to achieve biased and stereotyped conclusions (Almouzni, 2024). For this study, inclusion measures would require past experiences with victimization with individuals who reported depression or trauma as a result of domestic violence or sexual assault. Exclusion determinants would entail those persons receiving treatment for diseases unrelated to the subject matter or individuals with substance use treatment to ensure they do not influence the research results. Conversely, the study will select a sample size to ensure enough statistical power to examine the variables' links.             The study would recruit respondents by partnering with organizations that offer aid to victims of crime. The broader population would be targeted through the incorporation of social media platforms. The study will e...