The voices of black and white rural battered women in domestic violence shelters

被引:66
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作者
Few, AL [1 ]
机构
[1] Virginia Polytech Inst & State Univ, Dept Human Dev, Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
关键词
African American women; Appalachian and rural family; battered women; domestic violence; domestic violence shelters;
D O I
10.1111/j.1741-3729.2005.00335.x
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
Very little research has examined the experiences of Black and White rural battered women. In this exploratory study of 88 participants, 30 rural battered women who sought assistance from domestic violence shelters in southwest Virginia were interviewed. Black and White rural women's experiences in the shelters, helpseeking, and perceived social support during and after their stay in the shelter were compared. Future research directions and suggestions to improve services are presented.
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页码:488 / 500
页数:13
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