Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Women's response to intimate partner violence
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Plazaola-Castano, Juncal Ruiz-Perez, Isabel Mata-Pariente, Nelva
Keywords:	Leaving/Staying;Cross-cultural
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	21 (9), September 2006
Notes:	This study aimed to identify and analyse the responses to intimate partner violence by Spanish women. 400 women aged between 18 and 65 were randomly selected from three primary practices of a health care centre in Granada. 68.4% showed an active response, with 58.2% attempting to resolve the situation through separation; 15.2% reporting the abuse to authorities, 15.2% seeking help from health professionals and 6.3% seeking help from battered women’s associations. As age increased the likelihood of doing something about the abuse lessened also single women, separated, divorced and widowed women were more likely to take action on intimate partner abuse than were married women. Intensity of abuse was a strong factor in determining a woman’s likelihood of leaving a relationship. This study reflects that the majority of women do take steps to leave an abusive relationship which contradicts some commonly held views
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12441
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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