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What helped most in leaving spouse abuse: implications for interventions
Awhonn'S Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women'S Health Nursing
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Women leaving abusive relationships need social support and self-resources. Understanding both is key for clinicians to aid their decisions.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Domestic Violence Research
Background:
- Leaving abusive relationships is complex for women.
- Social support is crucial, but personal factors also play a significant role.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted resources women utilize when leaving abusive relationships.
- To inform clinical practice for supporting women in abusive situations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of women's experiences.
- Examination of self-perceptions and social support networks.
Main Results:
- Women's decisions to leave are influenced by internal factors (self-perception) and external factors (social support).
- The process involves a complex interplay between personal resilience and available assistance.
Conclusions:
- Effective support for women leaving abusive partners requires addressing both their internal resources and external social support systems.
- Clinicians should integrate an understanding of the 'self' alongside support availability in their practice.