Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Attributions about domestic violence: a study of community attitudes
Other Titles:	Psychiatry, Psychology and Law
Authors:	Knowles, Ann (Ann Darien) Mulvany, Julie Reddy, Prasuna
Keywords:	Community attitudes;Theories of violence
Year:	1997
Publisher:	Australian Academic Press : Samford Valley
Citation:	4 (2), November 1997
Notes:	Provides an overview of recent research into community reactions to domestic violence, laypersons’ theories of abuse and assault and the various factors which can impact on jury decision making in criminal trials of battered women. Presents the purpose, methodology and results of a study set in Victoria aimed at exploring attributions of responsibility and causality in domestic violence situations, and other beliefs about the behaviours and affective states of individuals involved. Argues that although there is no clear tendency towards victim blaming, people have a wide diversity of ideas about what causes domestic violence and these attributions are largely related to perceptions of the perpetrator and victim and beliefs about the significance of the role of alcohol. Discusses some of the legal, social and research implications of the study.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13525
ISSN:	1321-8719
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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