Psychologist Funda Cansu Gül stated that the coronavirus process has not only physiological but also psychological effects and that marriages are greatly affected in this process, and said, "There is an increase in the number of our clients making decisions such as separation and divorce. We especially see some problems in domestic relations."
Measures have been taken in all countries, including our country, against the coronavirus (Covid19) epidemic, which emerged in Wuhan, China and spread throughout the world. The epidemic affected the health, economy, business and education sectors, as well as the family and private lives of individuals. It has also been observed that this process has positive or negative effects on families and that individuals who cannot leave the house experience psychological problems. Another observed situation is; After the epidemic ended, there was an increase in divorce decisions made by couples who were constantly fighting at home. Psychologist Funda Cansu Gül gave information about the deterioration in family relations of individuals who stayed at home during the corona process, domestic violence and its reflection on children, and the factors that can solve this problem.
"The feeling of anger has intensified with corona"
Psychologist Funda Cansu Gül pointed out that the feeling of anger in society has intensified with the coronavirus and underlined that this feeling can be observed in every environment. Gül said, "We are actually in a difficult process as a society with the coronavirus. Many negative emotions have been experienced in this process. We see that various emotions are experienced in connection with both depressive emotions and stress. Especially when anxiety and worry are not expressed in appropriate ways, the feeling of anger becomes very intense." "We have observed that this feeling is experienced very intensely not only within the family; in fact, on the street, at work, and in every environment we enter with the onset of normalization," said Psychologist Funda Cansu Gül. We see some problems especially in domestic relationships. Especially since it is a life-threatening health condition, if these feelings are not expressed in appropriate ways, individuals become intolerant and incomprehensible towards each other. Especially in this period, patience is important and couples must understand each other mutually. It is very important to provide support and support. There are actually different ways to express these negative emotions. For example; to write down. "Or being able to talk to family members while controlling our anger can help us relax a little," he said. Cansu Gül pointed out that there was a significant increase in the number of clients making decisions such as separation and divorce during this period. Psychologist Funda Cansu Gül argued that it would be useful to think more realistically when it comes to situations that threaten health before making such decisions. Gül said, "Such as divorce decisions Before serious decisions, a more realistic evaluation should be made, especially when it comes to health-threatening situations. There is a significant increase in the number of people applying to us, especially with anxiety and depression disorders. "There is also a significant increase in the number of people who decide on separation and divorce," he said.
Children copy the way their parents communicate Cansu Gül stated that children who witness violence may cause a similar situation to occur in the relationship between siblings. Gül said, "Unfortunately, we can see that psychological and physical violence against women is increasing due to domestic disputes. The relationship between siblings can also be damaged in this regard. Children who witness the relationship and communication style of their mother and father during the pandemic process copy the same communication style. This allows us to witness the discord and violence between siblings. Parents have a big responsibility in this regard. "When such a situation is observed, it is necessary to say that this is not a form of communication, siblings should do joint activities, and anger management should be ensured," he explained.
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