This study aimed to systematically integrate findings from domestic qualitative research on the experiences of survivors of domestic violence in order to understand the structure of violence and recovery processes. Fourteen qualitative studies published in Korea up to August 2025 were selected, and their methodological quality was appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP, 2024). Using a qualitative metasummary approach, 441 first-order statements were extracted and condensed into 40 summary statements, which were integrated into 16 categories and five core themes. The identified themes included the everydayization and control of violence, structural factors sustaining violence, turning points toward escape and changes in self-awareness, support systems facilitating recovery, and the reconstruction of a new life. Frequency effect size analysis showed that emotional threats and fear (64.28%) and physical assault (57.14%) were most prevalent, followed by rebuilding life through work and learning (50%). These findings highlight shared meaning structures and processes of change in survivors’ experiences and provide implications for counseling practice supporting recovery.
