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Soon Cho1, Y Joon Choi2, Jeong-Yeob Han3
1Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79415, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 27, 2024
Summary
Korean immigrants face unique barriers to seeking help for intimate partner violence (IPV). Understanding cultural and practical challenges is key to developing effective support for this vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Immigrants, including Korean immigrants in the U.S., experience higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV).
- Korean immigrants often face significant barriers to seeking help for IPV compared to non-immigrants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the barriers Korean immigrants encounter when seeking help for IPV.
- To explore age and gender-specific differences in understanding these IPV-related barriers among Korean immigrants.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study involving four focus groups with 38 Korean immigrant adults.
- Participants were grouped by age and gender for focused discussion.
- Thematic analysis was used to interpret perceptions of IPV and help-seeking barriers.
Main Results:
- Four primary themes emerged: differing IPV understanding, Confucian cultural influences, cultural help-seeking barriers, and practical barriers.
- Women demonstrated a nuanced understanding of IPV, encompassing non-physical forms.
- Younger participants identified the intergenerational cycle of IPV.
- Confucian values (gender roles, self-sacrifice) and cultural norms (shame, privacy, family unity) significantly impede help-seeking.
- Practical challenges inherent to immigration also contribute to barriers.
Conclusions:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) among Korean immigrants is influenced by a complex interplay of cultural, social, and practical factors.
- Targeted interventions for IPV must consider the specific needs and perceptions shaped by age and gender within the Korean immigrant community.
- Addressing shame, promoting open communication, and acknowledging diverse forms of abuse are crucial for effective support systems.
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