Examining the relationship between childhood exposure to domestic violence, parent-child relationship and resilience among young adults in Malaysia

Zainab, Zafar and Kishanthinee, Shanmuganathan (2024) Examining the relationship between childhood exposure to domestic violence, parent-child relationship and resilience among young adults in Malaysia. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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Abstract

Malaysian young adults' resilience in the context of childhood exposure to domestic violence is a critical area of examination, considering the lasting impact of early adversities. This paper investigates the relationship between childhood exposure to domestic violence, positive and negative parent-child relationships on resilience among young adults in Malaysia. Employing a cross-sectional quantitative design and utilizing purposive and snowball sampling techniques, this study recruited 181 Malaysian young adults aged 18 to 25 (M = 22.1, SD = 1.9) through diverse online platforms. Spearman's rank correlation analysis revealed that childhood exposure to domestic violence significantly and positively correlated with resilience among participants. Surprisingly, positive parent-child relationships also significantly and negatively correlated with resilience, suggesting the presence of other protective factors. Moreover, negative parent-child relationships, often associated with adversity, were unexpectedly significantly and positively correlated with resilience, challenging conventional understandings. These findings resonate with attachment theory, emphasizing the profound influence of early familial experiences on resilience outcomes in young adulthood. The study's main outcome underscores the significant correlations between childhood exposure to domestic violence, parent-child relationships, and resilience among Malaysian young adults, shedding light on the multifaceted factors shaping resilience in this population. This study emphasizes the urgency of tailored interventions and policies to support individuals affected by domestic violence and promote healthy parent-child relationships conducive to resilience development.

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