THE ISOLATION TRAUMA IN PERCEIVED NARCISSISTIC HOUSEHOLDS: CHILDREN’S PERSPECTIVE

Abeer Obaid; Sadia Huda; Zainab Ali

Abeer Obaid School of Professional Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Sadia Huda Bahria School of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, E8 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
Zainab Ali School of Professional Psychology, University of Management & Technology, LahorePakistan

Keywords: Perceived Narcissistic Household, Thematic Analysis, Qualitative Study, Children’s Perspective

Abstract

The present research study aimed to examine the psychosocial experiences of children residing with parents perceived to be in narcissistic household. The study recruited five participants (N=2 male, N=3 female) who were growing up within the household perceived to have a narcissistic parent. The data was analysed through thematic analysis. The findings of the study revealed several themes & sub-themes. However, current research paper discusses one of the themes and its subsequent subthemes, i.e., Isolation Trauma: social isolation, financial isolation and social rejection. The findings of the study highlight psychosocial and emotional challenges that children undergo while growing up in a narcissistic household. Thus, this research contributes to understanding of the psychosocial and emotional abuse that children experience by parents with perceived narcissistic tendencies. The study provides significant and valuable information in reaching conclusion and contributing the existing knowledge from different perspectives. The study provides insight for future researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers in order to guiding them in the sensitive assessment and interventions for the considerations of these issues in a tailor-made format for ensuring desired consequences.