1 Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Delhi-NCR, India
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Delhi-NCR, India
3* Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Delhi, India (Corresponding Author)
Email: drmohammedafsar@gmail.com
Acid attacks are gender-based violence aimed at causing harm to an individual. Survivors faced physical, psychological and social challenges after the attack. Current frameworks focus on financial and physical rehabilitation of acid attack survivors, but fail to focus on psychological recovery. Positive psychology offers a fresh perspective to traditional psychology, by focusing on growth-oriented outcomes. This study aimed to develop and validate a positive psychology intervention for acid attack survivors by gaining insights from mental health professionals. One focus group discussion was conducted to develop the intervention. Eight mental health professionals validated the developed intervention using the Content Validation Index. The study has important implications for organisations and professionals working with Indian acid attack survivors.
Keywords: acid attack survivors, focus group discussion, content validation index, positive psychology intervention
How to cite this article: Jain A, Sharma P, Afsar M. Development and Validation of a Psychological Intervention for Acid Attack Survivors: Insights from Experts. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5): 280-285. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5.30
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Conflict of interest: None