Type:	Journal Article
Title:	External barriers to help-seeking encountered by Canadian gay and lesbian victims of intimate partner abuse: an application of the Barriers Model
Other Titles:	Violence and victims
Authors:	Senn, Charlene Y St. Pierre, Melissa
Keywords:	Gay/lesbian/transgender
Year:	2010
Publisher:	Springer Publishing
Citation:	25 (4), 2010
Notes:	While understanding of intimate partner abuse (IPA) in gay and lesbian relationships has increased within the past decade, there remain several gaps in the help-seeking research. In particular, research examining the external barriers to help-seeking encountered by gay and lesbian victims of IPA has been largely atheoretical. To address this gap, an application of The Barriers Model was undertaken. This mixed-methods study surveyed 280 gay, lesbian, and/or queer participants living in Canada. Findings revealed that victims encountered external barriers in the environment (i.e., Layer 1 of the model), such as lack of availability of gay and lesbian specific services. Results also suggested that barriers due to family/socialization/role expectations (i.e., Layer 2 of the model), such as concealment of sexual orientation, had an impact on help-seeking. [?2010 Springer. All rights reserved. For further information, visit Violence and Victims.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14704
ISSN:	0886-6708
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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