@article{ref1,
title="Feminist beliefs associated with young women's recovery from male-perpetrated abuse",
journal="Women and therapy",
year="2013",
author="Gefter, Julia R. and Bankoff, Sarah M. and Valentine, Sarah E. and Rood, Brian A. and Pantalone, David W.",
volume="36",
number="3-4",
pages="332-355",
abstract="We identified no empirical investigations of ways in which feminist beliefs might protect women from the effects of male-perpetrated abuse. Thus, we used a qualitative approach to explore this association. We conducted 32 interviews with women who reported prior experiences of male-perpetrated abuse. The results suggest that feminist beliefs have protected these women by (a) decreasing self-blame and shame; (b) promoting a connection to, and support from, other women; (c) recognizing that they are not alone; and (d) enhancing personal agency and power. We discuss the importance of future quantitative research in this area to further inform feminist-inspired interventions.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0270-3149",
doi="10.1080/02703149.2013.799987",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02703149.2013.799987"
}