The Armenian Genocide and the Transgenerational Cultural Trauma

Download or read book The Armenian Genocide and the Transgenerational Cultural Trauma written by Adrine Babakhanyan and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative research methods study was to explore the experiences of all Armenians who were at least 18 years of age or older; identified as an Armenian male or female who were either a survivor of the Armenian Genocide or related to a survivor of the Armenian Genocide; had read, watched or heard of narratives or stories about the Armenian Genocide via ancestors or relatives, documentaries, social media or other mass media outlets. Research questions included: how have events and the lived experiences of Armenian Genocide survivors and non-survivors impacted their mental and emotional well-being? The researcher also hypothesized that all Armenians (e.g., survivors, non-survivors whom have heard stories or watched documentaries, etc.) are and have been impacted by the Armenian Genocide and that there is a transgenerational (e.g., across generations) cultural trauma. Methods: In total, the researcher collected 20 in-depth anonymous surveys via online and analyzed the data using a narrative inquiry. Results: The study further revealed that the horrendous and terrible events (e.g., physical abuse, murder, rape, etc.) experienced by Armenian men, women and children during the Genocide, that occurred between 1915-1918 and 1920-1923, resulted into trauma, in Armenian Genocide survivors. These results further disclosed, that there were transgenerational transmissions (e.g., transference) and transgenerational (e.g. across generations) cultural trauma (e.g., anger, distress, fear and hopelessness) due to the Armenian Genocide and the denial of the Armenian Genocide. Discussion: These results may serve to expand the literature in understanding not only the impacts the Armenian Genocide had on survivors, but also the impact(s) it had on all other Armenians (e.g., non-survivors), and may further help to expand on the Armenian Genocide and the denial of the Armenian Genocide, and its impact on transgenerational trauma within the Armenian community.