CONTEXT
Experiential meaning of parental verbal abuse Research and interviews conducted by Lani Thomson in “Adult Reflections on Verbal Abuse” explained that the experiential meaning of verbal abuse can be understood more fully when the existential themes of lived time, body, space and relation are reflected upon (Van Manen, 1990). These three themes are helpful as a guide in the research process and provide insights regarding verbal abuse where it is more than just hurtful, repetitive words.
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