Page No 248-260
Harleen Kaur, and Pankaj Singh
Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India
A silent transmission of the psychological, behavioural and physiological impact of
traumatic events experienced by the first generation to subsequent generations, refers
to Generational Trauma. The study explores behavioural patterns and the impact of
generational trauma on 19 young adult, urban residents of India. Data from semi
structured interviews were analyzed, utilizing Braun & Clarke’s Thematic Analysis
groundwork. The majority have shown strong generational attachment and community
affiliation, and an avoidant attachment within families and its subsequent effects on
participants’ various aspects of life. Physiological manifestations included avoidant
coping strategies, boundary expansion, trust issues, guilt, people-pleasing, and
aggression among others. Research suggests young adults potential to break the
vicious cycle of generational trauma, indicating the need for interventions and increased
awareness among the Indian population