Focus Group Discussions
(FGD) Analysis by
Themes
The findings from the four Focus Group Discussions
(FGDs) underscore the pervasive and multi-faceted
impacts of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based
Violence (TFGBV) on women’s psychological wellbeing, social standing, and political participation in
Jordan. These discussions, conducted with
participants from diverse backgrounds that were
experts in the field of TFGBV in Jordan, weather they
were reporting TFGBV incidents, providing legal,
technical, psycho-social or financial support, or
researching the phenomenon of TFGBV in Jordan,
these participants —journalists, politicians, service
providers, research centers, feminist organizations
and a dedicated focus group with UN agencies—
revealed the widespread nature of TFGBV and its
profound consequences across different regions of
Jordan, including Amman, Aqaba, Ajloun, and
Karak.
The FGDs resulted in key points, similar to the KII’s,
as there were significant similarities in addressing
psychological, social, and political consequences of
TFGBV.
Stemming from their experience in TFGBV in
Jordan, Participants from FGDs have highlighted that
survivors of online abuse often endure significant
distress, anxiety, and fear, compounded by the
persistent nature of digital violence and the loss of
control over their online spaces. Socially, they
experience heightened surveillance, judgment, and
blame from their communities, reinforcing harmful
gender norms and exacerbating their isolation. The
stigma surrounding online harassment further
discourages survivors from seeking support, creating
a cycle of silence and invisibility. Politically, women
in leadership roles or public positions are
disproportionately targeted, deepening systemic
gender inequalities and limiting their participation
in public life. While survivors adopt coping
strategies such as limiting their online presence and
implementing digital security measures, legal and
institutional responses remain inadequate, often
marked by dismissive attitudes and inaction.
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