Self-silencing in the Indian socio-cultural context: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experiences of Indian adults

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Interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals self-silencing dynamics in close relationships, highlighting cultural factors and personal agency.

Participants actively negotiated self-expression, showing resilience in navigating cultural norms.
The study identified four themes that highlight the interplay of hierarchy, cognitive considerations, and relational dynamics.
In-depth interviews with eight Indian adults provided rich qualitative insights into self-silencing in collectivistic contexts.
Findings suggest that individuals can adaptively reappraise self-silencing tendencies over time, enhancing psychological well-being.

Sathyapal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals self-silencing dynamics in close relationships, highlighting cultural factors and personal agency.