Young Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Describe their Abused Parent: A Qualitative Study

Pernebo, Karin; Almqvist, Kjerstin

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“…Witnessing family violence is associated with severe effects on children’s health and development. 25 These effects range from various forms of behavioral disorders and psychological distress to problems with social development and social interaction. 26 , 27 Women whose children have seen their abuse often express anxiety as they fear their sons will become perpetrators and their daughters will become victims.…”

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Thai women’s experiences of and responses to domestic violence

Chuemchit¹,

Chernkwanma²,

Somrongthong³

et al. 2018

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PurposeDomestic violence has been linked to many health consequences. It can impact women’s mental, physical, sexual, and reproductive health, and all of these effects can be long lasting. Despite the growing awareness of the deleterious effects of domestic violence in Thailand, there have been few nation-wide studies that have examined the issue and its consequences. In fact, Thailand has not examined intimate partner violence incidence for the past 20 years. This study aimed to investigate the consequences of domestic violence across the country.Subjects and methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in four areas of Thailand: central, southern, northern, and northeastern. One province in each area was selected by simple random sampling techniques. One thousand four hundred and forty-four married or cohabiting females in a heterosexual union, aged 20–59 years, were included in the sample and were interviewed about their experiences of psychological, physical, and sexual violence by their male partners.ResultsOne thousand four hundred and forty-four women completed the interviews. Sixteen percent of respondents encountered domestic violence in its various psychological, physical, or sexual forms. In the majority of cases, all forms of domestic violence were exerted repeatedly. Four-fifths of women who faced domestic violence reported that it had an impact on their physical and mental health as well as employment. This study also found that half of the domestic violence survivors reported their children had witnessed violent situations. These women exercised four coping strategies to deal with their domestic violence: 1) counseling; 2) requesting help from others; 3) fighting back; and 4) running away from home.ConclusionThe findings confirm that domestic violence has implications that extend beyond health and result in the deterioration of the quality of women’s lives. These results underscore that domestic violence is a serious problem that must be addressed in Thai society.

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Thai women’s experiences of and responses to domestic violence

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Chernkwanma²,

Somrongthong³

et al. 2018

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“…Research with vulnerable young persons must be conducted with special attention to their rights, the imbalance of power between participants and the researcher, and the risk of discomfort during the interview (Pernebo & Almqvist, 2017). Our protocol included a series of steps to ensure that the rights and well-being of all study participants were safeguarded throughout the research process.…”

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“…Only a few studies have directly interviewed young persons about their experiences of growing up in an IPV-affected family Callaghan, Fellin, Alexander, Mavrou, & Papathanaasiou, 2017;Collis, 2009;Joseph, Govender, & Bhagwanjee, 2006;Øverlien, 2014;Øverlien & Hydén, 2009), the impact that this experience had on their lives (Buckley, Holt, & Whelan, 2007), and how it affected the relationships with their parents (Cater & Forssell, 2014;Pernebo & Almqvist, 2017;Staf & Almqvist, 2015). Fewer have examined young persons' perspectives on their own strengths and positive coping mechanisms following exposure to IPV (Callaghan, Alexander, Sixsmith, & Fellin, 2016;Goldblatt, 2003;Kennedy, 2005;Nair, Tai, & Fong, 2001;Templeton, Velleman, Hardy, & Boon, 2009;Theron et al, 2011).…”

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“I Wouldn’t Be Here Without Them”: Resilience in Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence

2020

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The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate and describe the coping strategies that young persons exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) use to effectively cope with the traumatic experience of growing up in an IPV-affected family. We conducted a qualitative investigation in which we drew on concepts of the constructivist grounded theory method to develop a resilience model that reflects our understanding of the subjective and contextual experiences of the young persons included in our study. Data were collected from 13 young persons aged 9-17 years who were recruited through purposive (non-random) sampling from community agencies located in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Data collection methods included face-to-face open-ended interviews, drawing of ecomaps, and photovoice. Study participants described a variety of coping strategies that they had used and/or were still using to cope with adversity in their lives, including IPV exposure, which became main themes in our analyses and involve lower level categories. We organized our findings into a resilience model that categorizes the coping strategies described by our study participants in individual-level, family-level, and community-level strategies. From the accounts of the young persons we interviewed emerged a model of resilience in which the constant interaction between their ability and motivation to access useful resources both within their home and in the external environments, coupled with the presence of these resources in these environments was what ultimately promoted their healthy development and well-being following IPV exposure. We provided recommendations for practice and policy based on our findings.

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“…We aim to offer meaningful knowledge to service and clinical contexts that provide support to children and families affected by DV. Secondly, we aim to contribute to the work of others (Callaghan et al 2015;Øverlien, 2017;Pernebo and Almqvist 2017) who challenge dominant discourses of damage and passivity in the context of DV. Thirdly, we aim to extend the work of Pernebo and Almqvist (2016) who highlight younger children's views of participating in a group programme.…”

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Young Children’s Narrations of Relational Recovery: a School-Based Group for Children Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence

2019

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In the UK, domestic violence (DV) is one of the most common safeguarding concerns children and young people report (CAADA, 2014). However, little is known about how children experience participation in interventions that aim to support their recovery if they have been affected by DV. This study aims to understand children's experiences of participating in a group programme facilitated by a DV organisation in the UK. Interviews were conducted with four children (aged 7-10) using a flexible, creative and child-led approach. A thematic narrative analysis was used, using a small story approach to narrative data. Results indicate that issues of children's agency, choice and intersecting identities are central to not only how children experience DV but also how they experience recovery. Findings highlight the experiential and relational aspect of therapeutic spaces that can enable children to form relationships and construct meaningful identities. Conclusions suggest that children need to be consulted in inclusive ways in order to contribute to the development and accessibility of services designed to support them when they have been affected by DV.

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Young Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Describe their Abused Parent: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: The negative impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) begins early in the child's relationship with a caregiver. Children's relationships with, and internal working models of, abused parents have rarely been documented.

Cited by 28 publications

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Thai women’s experiences of and responses to domestic violence

Thai women’s experiences of and responses to domestic violence

“I Wouldn’t Be Here Without Them”: Resilience in Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence

Young Children’s Narrations of Relational Recovery: a School-Based Group for Children Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence

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Young Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Describe their Abused Parent: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: The negative impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) begins early in the child's relationship with a caregiver. Children's relationships with, and internal working models of, abused parents have rarely been documented.

Cited by 28 publications

References 40 publications

Thai women&rsquo;s experiences of and responses to domestic violence

Thai women&rsquo;s experiences of and responses to domestic violence

“I Wouldn’t Be Here Without Them”: Resilience in Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence

Young Children’s Narrations of Relational Recovery: a School-Based Group for Children Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence

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Thai women’s experiences of and responses to domestic violence

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