Abstract: This study sought investigate the psychosocial effects of child sexual abuse on primary school pupils in Urban District of Unguja- Zanzibar. The study employed descriptive research design which was complimented by a mixed method approach. The study also used Stratified sampling techniques to obtain 100 respondents. Quantitative data was obtained from 80 respondents through questionnaires while qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews from 20 interviewees. Moreover, quantitative data was analyzed by using SPSS software and presented as descriptive statistics while qualitative data processed by using content analysis techniques and presented as direct quotations from key informants. The findings of the study showed that primary school pupils experience different forms of child sexual abuse include; molestation, sexual harassment, and penetration. Also, the study finding’s revealed that there’s significant psychological effects of child sexual abuse on primary school pupil include low self-esteem, panic disorder, aggressive, anxieties and sense of helplessness. Lastly, the findings showed child sexual abuse has different social effects on primary school students such stigma, isolation, loss of friends and others. the study concluded child sexual abused still remained to be serious problem among many primary school students which its psychosocial effects undermine student’s ability to do well academically. Therefore, the study recommended significance provision of psychosocial support programs which should be comprehensive and address the various needs of survivors includes providing counseling and therapy to help survivors cope with trauma, building resilience, and improving mental health
Keywords: child sexual abuse, psychosocial effects. primary school students.
Title: THE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN ZANZIBAR
Author: Ahlam Abdalla Azzan, Dr. Hafsa M. Mwita, Dr. Mkumbo G, Mitula
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 332-340
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Published Date: 14-November-2023
