@article{ref1,
title="The experience of terminating an abusive relationship from an Anglo and African American perspective: a qualitative descriptive study",
journal="Issues in mental health nursing",
year="1997",
author="Moss, V. A. and Pitula, C. R. and Campbell, Jacquelyn C. and Halstead, L.",
volume="18",
number="5",
pages="433-454",
abstract="A common question asked about abused women is, &quot;Why don't they leave?&quot; This qualitative study explored the experiences of 15 African American and 15 Anglo American women who had terminated abusive relationships. The constant comparative method of analysis of audiotaped interviews revealed a 3-phase process of leaving: being in, getting out, and going on. Participants endured abuse until they could relinquish the fantasy of a happy relationship. Differences in relationship power and public response to abuse distinguished the experiences of Anglo and African American participants. Findings support the notion of leaving as a social process with similarities across both groups. However, critical differences in responses suggest that leaving is a culture-bound experience.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0161-2840",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}