The experiences of male adolescents who have been in a toxic relationship

This study explores the experiences of male adolescents in toxic relationships and their considerations for leaving such relationships. Contrary to common perceptions, females can also exhibit toxic behaviors, significantly affecting male victims. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, rese...

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Main Authors: Putu Divariani, Putu Nugrahaeni Widiasavitri
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Language:English
Published: Konsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah Nusantara 2025-04-01
Series:Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat: Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology
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Online Access:https://publication.k-pin.org/index.php/jpu/article/view/1013
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description This study explores the experiences of male adolescents in toxic relationships and their considerations for leaving such relationships. Contrary to common perceptions, females can also exhibit toxic behaviors, significantly affecting male victims. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, researchers analyzed data from five male adolescents in Bali who experienced toxic relationships during high school. The data were processed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), revealing five main themes: 1) the journey of the relationship; 2) the role of family; 3) forms of toxic partner behavior; 4) factors influencing decisions to stay or leave; and 5) psychological responses. These findings highlight the complex dynamics of toxic relationships involving male adolescents.
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spelling doaj-art-fa97c89811624258b363b6054d8ed0a92025-08-20T02:11:53ZengKonsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah NusantaraJurnal Psikologi Ulayat: Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology2088-42302580-12282025-04-0110.24854/jpu1013The experiences of male adolescents who have been in a toxic relationshipPutu Divariani0Putu Nugrahaeni Widiasavitri1Universitas Udayana, P. B. Sudirman st., Dangin Puri Klod, Denpasar, 80234Universitas Udayana, P. B. Sudirman st., Dangin Puri Klod, Denpasar, 80234 This study explores the experiences of male adolescents in toxic relationships and their considerations for leaving such relationships. Contrary to common perceptions, females can also exhibit toxic behaviors, significantly affecting male victims. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, researchers analyzed data from five male adolescents in Bali who experienced toxic relationships during high school. The data were processed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), revealing five main themes: 1) the journey of the relationship; 2) the role of family; 3) forms of toxic partner behavior; 4) factors influencing decisions to stay or leave; and 5) psychological responses. These findings highlight the complex dynamics of toxic relationships involving male adolescents. https://publication.k-pin.org/index.php/jpu/article/view/1013adolescentdating experiencemale adolescenttoxic relationshipInterpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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title The experiences of male adolescents who have been in a toxic relationship
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