Abstract
In recent years Pakistan amassed several reported cases related to child abuse and neglect. Abuse and Neglect are universal phenomena its roots are lying in historical perceptions where children were considered an object of mistreatment for customs and considered possessions by caregivers and other stakeholders. Abuse and neglect against adolescents exist in every culture and its forms are shaping and emerging based on the practices and systems of the culture. The purpose of the current study was to explore the form of abuse & neglect existing in culture among adolescents. To examine the forms of abuse and neglect that exists in Pakistani culture and to summate the experiences of the adolescent’s Interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to interpret and conceptualize themes. This study explored adolescents experiencing sexual abuse: sexual exploitation, blackmailing, Incest perpetrators, and physical abuse: Harsh discipline practices, dominance & control, and harmful traditional practices prevailing in Pakistani culture. Further to address the issue it is a spirited requisite to improve the management of the abused and neglected victims and a dire need to prevent long-term mental health consequences along with addressing to strengthen positive parenting practices, referral systems, and child protection policies in Pakistan. Keywords: Neglect, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Adolescents, Mental Health.
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