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Abstract

The present study focused on determining the trends of depression and psychological well-being among female acid attack survivors. Data was collected from 48 female acid attack survivors who were victimized through acid attacks 2-5 years ago. Following hypotheses were formulated to meet the objective of the study; 1) acid attacks would determine trends of depression among female acid attack survivors.2) Acid attacks would determine trends of psychological well-being among female acid attack survivors. The data population was reached through purposive sampling by contacting nongovernmental organizations of Pakistan that were working for the rehabilitation of the acid attack survivors. The age range of the participants in the sample was 18-35 years. The minimum education level for the participants to be a part of study was matric. Data collection from the participants was done by using a consent form, a demographic information form, Siddiqui Shah Depression Scale (1992) and Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale. For the ease of participants, all measures were used in Urdu language. Statistical analysis revealed that acid attacks significantly predicted depression and psychological well-being among female acid attack survivors. The significant implication of the present study draws attention to the acid attacks as the predicting factor of depression and psychological wellbeing among female acid attack survivors. The resourceful information derived from this research will help psychologists from multiple sources to develop a broader insight into the various factors contributing depression and psychological well-being among female acid attack survivors.||Keywords: Acid Attack, Female Acid Attack Survivors, Depression, Psychological Well-Being, Purpose in Life.