Resilience and Motivation in Women Victims of Domestic violence

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ABSTRACT

Since the late 1970s, attention paid to domestic violence has increased exponentially. It is now one of the types of victimization garnering the most policy and research attention. Initially, domestic violence was defined narrowly as physical violence perpetrated by husbands against their wives. This definition has evolved in the last 30 years as people have come to realize that violence exists in all kinds of romantic relationships. Here, domestic violence is defined broadly as abuse perpetrated by one romantic partner (or ex-partner) against another. Other terms used to characterize abuse in a romantic relationship are intimate partner violence, spouse abuse, battering, and dating violence. The purpose of this study is to understand how women victims of domestic violence become resilient and more motivated towards self-empowerment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACTI

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Research Background1

Research Questions1

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW2

Domestic Violence2

Domestic Violence and Impact on Women3

Law against Domestic Violence5

Resilience and Motivation in Women Victims of Domestic Violence6

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY9

3.1Literature Search9

3.2Sample10

3.3Data Analysis10

CHAPTER 4: LIMITATIONS OF THE RESEARCH11

REFERENCES12

APPENDIX13

Appendix A: Consent form13

Appendix B: Questionnaire Survey14

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Research Background

There is compelling evidence that violence against women is severe and pervasive throughout the world. However, there is a need to improve data collection to contribute to policy formulation. Many countries lack reliable data and a lot of existing information cannot be compared in a meaningful way. Few countries collect data regularly, allowing the measurement of changes over time (Brown & Farnsworth et al. 2005, 452).

The problem related to the insufficient number of complaints complicates data collection. A WHO study in 2005 based on data from 24,000 women in ten countries found that 55% to 95% of female victims of physical abuse by their partners had never been in contact with the police, a NGOs or shelters for help. Stigma and fear prevent women turn to for help and compensation. Victims of domestic violence have documented histories of health injuries and related problems that include depression, loneliness, and stress (Brown & Farnsworth et al. 2005, 452).

Research Questions

What is the impact of domestic violence on women and how do they cope up surviving with physical and psychological issues?

Do women victims of domestic violence become resilient and are more motivated towards empowerment?

What are the strategies (if any) of domestically abused women to overcome barriers and achieve desired goals?

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

Domestic Violence

The most common form of violence which prevails in every society in the world is Domestic violence. It shows the instability and gender relations between men and women based on the institution of marriage. Most recently it has become a significant issue which has grabbed attention of public, political and academic audience (Campbell 2004, 1464). Tomorrow's leaders face the dire and daunting task of working to eradicate this abuse, attempting to provide the many diverse services uniquely required for women in their various spectrum stages of abuse.

According to the UNICEF's report in 2000, no country is immune to the issue of domestic violence, although impoverished countries have a higher prevalence of domestic violence ...