Self‐Esteem Groups: A Synthesis of Consciousness‐Raising and Assertiveness Training

Enns, Carolyn Zerbe

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1992.tb02162.x

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“…Feminist theory (Jordan et al, 1991) postulates that women's groups may reduce social isolation by offering participants an opportunity to share common life experiences in order to connect with one another (Burden & Gottlieb, 1987;McManus, Redford, & Hughes, 1997) and address topics difficult to discuss in mixed gender groups (Enns, 1992). In the context of disability, greater self esteem has been associated with better integration in social networks (Crisp, 1996).…”

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Psychosocial Issues of Women with Physical Disabilities

Nosek

Hughes

2003

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin

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Rehabilitation and disability related research has only recently begun to examine the complex interaction of gender and disability. Women with disabilities experience the double impact of being female and disabled. As women, they have greater risks of psychosocial health problems than do men. As persons with disabilities, they may be even more vulnerable to these gender disparities; for example, compared to women in general, women with disabilities report higher rates of depression and stress. This article describes a new and promising body of research. We offer evidence that corrects any misunderstandings held by rehabilitation specialists that the psychosocial experiences of women with disabilities can be explained by research conducted on men with disabilities or women in general. Clinically and empirically based gender-driven recommendations are offered for research and practice.

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Psychosocial Issues of Women with Physical Disabilities

Nosek

Hughes

2003

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin

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“…This finding is parallel to McGirr and Sullivan's research (2017) which showed that raising consciousness about domestic violence and its roots in patriarchy increased women's sense of confidence in themselves and in their ability to cope with challenging experiences. Similarly, feminist practitioners have long advocated for an examination of relational issues in the context of social and structural inequalities (Enns, 1992a, 1992b, 1993; Evans, Kincade, Marbley, & Seem, 2005; Israeli & Santor, 2000). In light of the present evidence, one suggestion for future preventive efforts is to foster a contextualized definition of dating violence, exposing its social and patriarchal origins.…”

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A feminist approach to dating violence prevention: Creating change towards safety, equality and mutuality

Ustunel

2019

Feminism & Psychology

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The effectiveness of dating violence prevention programs in changing behaviors, attitudes and knowledge related to perpetration and victimization has been well documented in the literature. However, little attention has been paid to the question of how such positive outcomes have been obtained, and the debate continues as to their underlying theoretical rationale. The present study aimed to fill this gap by designing a dating violence prevention program from a feminist approach and to investigate the processes of change with a constructivist grounded theory methodology. Towards this goal, 56 Turkish college students completed the program and later participated in semi-structured individual interviews. The analysis showed that the program initiated a gradual move towards safety, equality and mutuality in dating and intimate relations through four processes: changing perspectives and norms, learning from peers, reflecting on self, and acting differently. Some of the processes were experienced differently depending on the nature of prior or current dating experiences and the strength of sexist beliefs. The present study argues that a feminist approach proves to be a useful framework for dating violence prevention efforts and concludes with recommendations for future preventive work.

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“…Assertiveness training has been found to be particularly effective because it gives women the voice to speak their needs . Several researchers have recognized the value of assertiveness training for women (Enns, 1992;McBride, 1997), especially for those women who feel intimidated about speaking out .…”

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“…Also, the active identification of people, places, and thoughts that support, comfort, and energize the members would promote involvement and discussion about areas that need to be improved (McManus, Redford, & Hughes, 1997) . Some literature notes the importance of a combination of factors to assist women in dealing with stress including support groups, assertiveness training, and learning how to say no (Enns, 1992;Rayburn, 1986) .…”

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should i stay at home or should i go back to work? workforce reentry influences on a mother's decision‐making process

Ericksen

Jurgens

Garrett

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Journal of Employment Couns

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The authors examine the literature pertaining to women's life transitions and the difficult decision‐making process some women encounter when reentering the workforce after a period of staying at home with young children. On the basis of the unique challenges faced by this population, the authors created a conceptual framework (i.e., the Mother's Reentry Into the Workforce Conceptual Framework) to demonstrate this difficult decision‐making process. The framework examines driving forces, filters, and outcomes specific to this population. Implications for employment counselors are shared. Group employment counseling is suggested as an ideal format to provide support to women during this transitional period.

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Self‐Esteem Groups: A Synthesis of Consciousness‐Raising and Assertiveness Training

Cited by 20 publications

References 32 publications

Psychosocial Issues of Women with Physical Disabilities

Psychosocial Issues of Women with Physical Disabilities

A feminist approach to dating violence prevention: Creating change towards safety, equality and mutuality

should i stay at home or should i go back to work? workforce reentry influences on a mother's decision‐making process

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