@article{ref1,
title="Factors influencing help-seeking from informal networks among African American victims of intimate partner violence",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2006",
author="Morrison, Katherine E. and Luchok, K. J. and Richter, Donna L. and Parra-Medina, Deborah",
volume="21",
number="11",
pages="1493-1511",
abstract="The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the challenges African-American women in abusive relationships face when they consider seeking-help from their informal networks. Data are reported from interviews with 15 African-American women who were self-identified as having survived physical intimate partner violence. A 13-item, semi-structured interview guide was developed in order to elicit information from participants. All of the interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded for analysis. This analysis revealed emergent themes from these interviews concerning the social factors and perceptions that influence help-seeking behavior. Participants perceived their informal networks as willing to offer instrumental support. However, informal networks were not emotionally supportive. Participants also noted that the African-American community at-large believes victims of violence to be &quot;stupid&quot; for remaining in violent relationships. Additional results are also discussed. Results may be used to help enhance efforts to reduce the rates of intimate partner violence among African-Americans.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/0886260506293484",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260506293484"
}