Experiences of Violence in the Lives of the Female Participants in an Abuse Prevention Program

Abstract

Violence against women is a major social and public health concern. This study describes several forms of violence experienced. from childhood through early adulthood, by a sample of 34 pregnant and/or parenting females. Specifically, this study attempts to draw out connections between the multiple and at times, overlapping forms of violence and abuse experienced. This study also describes how multiple experiences of violence and abuse impacted the participant's self-esteem, their relationships with significant others, and the protective factors they associated with survival.

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Thesis Completion

2003

Semester

Fall

Advisor

Turnage, Barbara

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Health and Public Affairs

Degree Program

Social Work

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs; Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic; Abused women; Women -- Violence against

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0021782

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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