Compassion in The Process of Recovering Traffic Victims: A Qualitative Study on Road Traffic Accident Experience
Abstract
Traffic accidents cause victims to suffer minor injuries or physical disabilities and even death. Traffic accidents are unpredictable, but they can have an impact on the health of their victims both physically and psychologically. However, in reality, many victims of traffic accidents receive treatment for physical injuries, with only a small proportion receiving treatment for mental health issues resulting from the accident. This is because traffic accidents are perceived as painful experiences that result in suffering. A person who is suffering from a painful experience may stop when they find meaning behind the experience. This research focuses on finding the meaning and the formation of positive attitudes that vary in each individual who has experienced an accident. The research method used is a qualitative phenomenological approach with a sample selection technique of purposive sampling. Furthermore, data were collected through indepth interviews and observation methods and then the data were processed using descriptive phenomenological methods. The results showed that in dealing with accidents, psychological responses can vary depending on individual conditions and experiences. Self-compassion, social support, condition adjustment, acceptance, and self-care are factors in the recovery process of accident victims. In some cases, accident victims face limitations in daily activities and must adjust to the conditions they experience. Support from family, friends, and self-acceptance are also influential in facilitating a faster recovery.
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