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Brown, Eleanor (Clinical psychologist) (2014) Women and children's experiences of domestic violence. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
Chapter One examines the literature on children’s experiences of domestic violence. The research reviewed indicates that within the same family children can have different experiences of domestic violence. Within the literature five common themes were identified; children’s experiences of abuse, responses to and effects of domestic violence, coping and sense making, impact on relationships and access to services and support. Children consistently experienced feelings of fear towards the perpetrator and a sense of responsibility for their mother’s well-being. Further qualitative research was recommended to identify different children’s resilience’s.
Chapter Two explores the unique perspective of mother’s experiences of their relationship with their children within the context of domestic violence. IPA analysis indicated that domestic violence led the women to experience shame and see themselves as a ‘bad mother’. They attempted to distance themselves against this uncomfortable emotion by experiencing their child as a ‘bad child’. There were areas of resilience and agency as the women interviewed altered their parenting style and consequently their relationship with their child once leaving the relationship.
Chapter Three provides reflections on the research journey. This includes the author’s experiences of methodological and ethical issues relating to conducting research with women who have experienced domestic violence, particularly with regards to the utilization of the principles of feminist and empowering methods.
| Item Type: | Thesis (DClinPsych) | ||||
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman | ||||
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Family violence | ||||
| Official Date: | May 2014 | ||||
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| Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
| Theses Department: | Department of Psychology | ||||
| Thesis Type: | DClinPsych | ||||
| Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
| Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Liebling, Helen ; Columbo, Tony ; Golding, Kim S. | ||||
| Description: | Completed in conjunction with Coventry University. School of Health and Social Sciences |
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| Extent: | x, 151 leaves | ||||
| Language: | eng |
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