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Influence Of Domestic Violence (DV) On Mental Health And Physical Well Being among Immigrant Women Living in the United States
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Influence Of Domestic Violence (DV) On Mental Health And Physical Well Being among Immigrant Women Living in the United States
Yazar:
Rodrigues, Cornelius Rodrigues, author.
ISBN:
9780438071131
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1 electronic resource (67 pages)
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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 57-06M(E).
Advisors: Seung-Youn Kim.
Özet:
Violence against women is not just a social issue limited to underdeveloped countries.Findings from the past 25 years of survey indicate that DV in the United States (US) continues to be a significant problem. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the influence of DV on mental health and physical wellbeing among immigrant women living in the US. The study discusses the variables, which makes the immigrant women more vulnerable to violence and barriers they faces in receiving interventions. Finally, the study discusses current prevention programs available to this group and suggests more culturally competent practices. Qualitative content analysis was utilized to interpret data and draw conclusions by reviewing information and systematic themes from scholarly articles, newspaper articles, books, and electronic statistical data. These studies revealed that immigrant women in the US face more social challenges than nonimmigrant women, which makes them more vulnerable to DV than native-born women. The victim's own cultural believes, awareness of DV, language barriers, economic hardship, fear of deportation, are among the barriers an immigrant women faces that makes them vulnerable to violence. Such limitations also prevent them to seek help or carry on with interventions. The literature found that Violence Against Women Act has helped immigrant women to find justice by providing them immigration relief and protection from the perpetrator. Other interventions, such as, Group Cognitive Therapy, The Intimate Abuse Circle and Trauma Therapy has helped immigrant women to restore their normal functioning and lead a meaningful life.
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School code: 0962
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