Georgian Cultural Trauma Scripts: Qualitative Focus Group Analysis

An international consortium study presents the first qualitative exploration of cultural trauma scripts in Georgia. The dataset includes analysis from six focus groups with 18 total participants, including trauma experts and survivors, leading to the development of a 68-item Georgian Cultural Scripts of Trauma Inventory (GCSTI). The data was last updated on 2026-05-26 and is shared under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Training models to identify cultural trauma script elements like self-deprecation and pain concealment based on qualitative descriptions.
• Analyzing the network of trauma reactions, such as the link between shame, isolation, and maintaining façades of normality.
• Developing culturally grounded assessment tools based on the identified collectivistic values like 'strength is in togetherness'.
• Studying the paradox of isolation within collectivist societies based on the described cultural emphasis on dignity and reputation.

Strengths

• Data is derived from six focus groups with a total of 18 participants, including clinicians and survivors.
• The study produced a concrete, culturally adapted output: a 68-item Georgian Cultural Scripts of Trauma Inventory (GCSTI).
• The analysis identified specific, interconnected script nodes, such as a sequence from self-deprecation to isolation.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small at 67.9 KB, indicating a limited scope of raw qualitative data.

Provenance

Source

Ana Papava via figshare.

Collection Method

Qualitative content analysis of six focus groups.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-26 18:20:03; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Republic of Georgia.