Protective Strategies of Mothers Abused by Intimate Partners: Rethinking the Deficit Model.
Kendra L Nixon1, Leslie M Tutty2, H L Radtke2
11 University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Violence Against Women
|August 19, 2016
Summary
Abused mothers can protect their children by showing affection and nurturing them. Informal strategies are more commonly used and perceived as effective than formal interventions like police contact.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Domestic Violence Research
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) negatively impacts children's well-being.
- Mothers experiencing abuse may possess unique insights into protecting their children.
- Limited research quantifies protective strategies employed by abused mothers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively examine protective strategies used by mothers exposed to intimate partner violence.
- To assess the perceived effectiveness of various protective actions.
- To inform professional practices regarding support for families affected by IPV.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 350 women in Canada who experienced intimate partner violence.
- Quantitative analysis of self-reported protective strategies and their perceived effectiveness.
- Comparison between informal and formal protective measures.
Main Results:
- The most frequently used and effective strategies involved showing affection and nurturing behaviors.
- Formal strategies, such as contacting police or obtaining protection orders, were less utilized and perceived as less effective.
- Mothers' informal coping mechanisms were central to child protection.
Conclusions:
- Nurturing and affectionate behaviors are key protective strategies for children exposed to IPV.
- Professionals should recognize and support mothers' informal protective actions.
- Future interventions should integrate mothers' lived experiences and preferred strategies.
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