• Rebu Yousuf
• Prof. Tareak Ahmad Rather

Children are often the silent victims in households affected by domestic violence. While much of the existing literature has focused on the impact of domestic violence on primary victims, typically women, the plight of children who witness such violence has received limited attention. The frequent exposure to domestic violence introduces a distinct layer of trauma that is both immediate and long-lasting, thereby shaping children's emotional, cognitive and social development. Recognising these intergenerational consequences is vital to ensure the long-term well-being of affected children. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the impact of domestic violence on children in Kashmir through a qualitative research approach. A total of 30 women participants (facing violence) were recruited. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews and analysed with the help of Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework. Results reveal that the children witnessing violence face deep psychological and emotional disturbances including anxiety, fear, aggression, and social withdrawal as well. Moreover, the exposure to domestic violence was associated with behavioral dysregulation, poor academic performance, and both internalizing and externalizing difficulties in the lives of children.

Children, domestic violence, abuse, trauma, Kashmir

"Intergenerational impact of domestic violence: a study of children in Kashmir ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no.c140-c151, December-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512217.pdf

"Intergenerational impact of domestic violence: a study of children in Kashmir ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no. ppc140-c151, December-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512217.pdf