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Suiga/Change: An Ethnodrama Exploring Challenges in Intimate Relationships With Young People in Samoa
Emma Heard1, Lisa Fitzgerald1, Sina Va'ai2
11 University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Violence Against Women
|July 3, 2018
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects young people in Samoa. This ethnodrama explores their experiences and perceptions of IPV, highlighting relationship challenges and informing future interventions.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global concern requiring enhanced knowledge and action, especially among youth in diverse cultural contexts.
- Samoa, a Pacific Island nation, reports high rates of IPV, necessitating culturally relevant research and interventions.
- Understanding young people's perspectives on IPV is crucial for developing effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how young people in Samoa experience and perceive intimate partner violence (IPV).
- To investigate the challenges faced by young people within intimate relationships in Samoa.
- To provide insights for future research and practice concerning IPV among youth in Samoa.
Main Methods:
- An ethnodrama titled "Suiga/Change" was utilized as the primary research method.
- The ethnodrama featured four young Samoan individuals, representing diverse lived experiences.
- Qualitative insights were gathered through the authentic and emotive narrative of the ethnodrama.
Main Results:
- The ethnodrama revealed nuanced experiences and perceptions of IPV among young Samoans.
- It highlighted specific challenges encountered by young people in their intimate relationships.
- The study captured the diversity of lived experiences within the Samoan youth population.
Conclusions:
- The ethnodrama "Suiga/Change" offers valuable insights into IPV among young people in Samoa.
- Findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive approaches to address IPV in diverse settings.
- Implications for future research and practice are discussed to improve support for young people affected by IPV.
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