TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Perceptions of factors contributing to intimate partner violence among Sri Lankan Tamil immigrant women in Canada
JO  - Health care for women international
A1  - Hyman, Ilene
A1  - Mason, Robin
A1  - Guruge, Sepali
A1  - Berman, Helene
A1  - Kanagaratnam, Pushpa
A1  - Manuel, Lisa
SP  - 779
EP  - 794
VL  - 32
IS  - 9
N2  - In this article we explore Sri Lankan Tamil immigrant women's views on factors contributing to intimate partner violence (IPV). We conducted eight focus groups with young, midlife, and senior women and women who experienced IPV. Three main themes emerged: post-migration sources of stress and conflict, patriarchal social norms that dictated gendered behavior, and individual male attributes and behaviors. Study participants recognized gender inequality and financial dependence as contributing factors and the role of women in promoting marital harmony. Findings suggest that pre- and post-migration factors need to be considered in the prevention of IPV in newcomer communities.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0739-9332
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2011.569220
ID  - ref1
ER  -