Authors:
K.M. Ashifa

Addresses:
Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Turkey. 

Abstract:

This study explores the young adult (18-25) population of India and Turkey and their fear, anxiety, anger, cynicism, and avoidance behavior in terms of crime reports regarding women. A cross-cultural quantitative methodology was applied to 300 participants divided evenly throughout the two countries, specifically in Kerala state in India and Istanbul in Turkey. An online questionnaire method was used for data collection and analysis, which was carried out using descriptive statistics, Chi-Square tests, and correlation analysis. The findings show that trepidation is the primary psychological response, especially among Turkish individuals who exhibited more avoidant behaviors like escaping public areas and restricting social connections. Participants from India showed considerable anger, frequently directed toward activism and discourse. Anxiety, the other dependent variable examined, evidenced a significant association with being exposed to crime reports (Pearson correlation: 0.591, p < 0.01). Likewise, both groups expressed doubtfulness about institutional systems and voiced displeasure about what they saw as bureaucratic inefficiencies. Coping mechanisms differed between cultures, so while Turkish participants focused on self-guarding, participants from India directed their attention to collective coping. The present findings demonstrate the significant psychological and behavioral consequences of culturally informed crime reporting. This research highlights an urgent need for restricted access, institutional change, and media ethics to alleviate emotional pain and increase positive youth participation.

Keywords: Gender-Based Violence; Emotional Responses; Cross-Cultural Study; Fear and Anxiety; Anger and Avoidance Behaviors; Media Influence.

Received on: 18/10/2023, Revised on: 30/12/2023, Accepted on: 02/02/2024, Published on: 07/06/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSHS.2024.000265

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Humanities and Society, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 2, Pages: 72-81

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