Parental Unresolved Trauma and Mental Health in University Students: A Phenomenological Approach

Abstract

This study examines how parental unresolved trauma affects university students' mental health. This study collected a heterogeneous sample of 10 university students aged 18–25 utilising purposive non-probability sampling using the qualitative survey research methodology. Eaton (2017) created an interview guide based on the current Calgary University Manual. It comprised on three steps e.g. item generation, try out and end product. Colaizzi's Phenomenological method used that comprises seven steps to generate the themes and subthemes. The findings of the study revealed a significant association between diverse parental unresolved trauma leads to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among university students. The study recommended measures and support networks to reduce parents' trauma's harmful effects on children's schooling and mental health. Research shows that parents' unresolved trauma and mental health are sensitive issues that need attention. Counselling, school-based trauma treatment, and parental trauma education have been considered in light of the study findings.