scholarly journals Signal for help

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4s) ◽  
pp. 74-83
Author(s):  
Ina Vladova ◽  
Milena Kuleva
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Domestic Abuse ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Discrete Signal ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
The Relationship

The crisis, caused by COVID-19, created a lot of issues in this world. The phenomenon of “domestic abuse” escalated. The pandemic and the lockdowns, unfortunately, aided the “abusers”. The victims remained locked with their abusers and their “escape routes” and opportunities for help decreased. Methods. The aim of the present study is to examine the level of occurrence of violence among student-athletes, as well as their preparedness and competence to react. Results. From the obtained and presented data, it could be concluded that physical and sexual violence are not widespread among Bulgarian athletes. It is noteworthy that parents are more likely to physically abuse their children than the coaches are. Also, the relationship between the athletes themselves is not under the sign of violence – 82.7% (n = 115) say that they have never been a victim of physical violence by a teammate, and three of them say they have been a victim of sexual violence by a teammate. Conclusions. Given the growth in registered cases of violence, incl. the domestic violence, as well as globalization worldwide, it is necessary to implement a unified discrete signal that can be safely shown in the occurrence of violence. This signal is essential so that it can be used when needed from children to adults, from women and men. The promotion of the international signal for help is important in order to prevent and provide timely assistance to victims of violence. It is important for people to know about it, to use it when needed, but also to recognize it when someone uses it.

scholarly journals REPRESENTASI PEREMPUAN SEBAGAI SIMBOL PERLAWANAN PADA NOVEL JALAN PANJANG MENUJU PULANG KARYA PIPIET SENJA: KAJIAN FEMINISME RADIKAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Suci Annisa Caroline ◽  
Novi Anoegrajekti ◽  
Heru S. P. Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Radical Feminism ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Representation Of Women ◽  
Education Politics

In a dominant patriarchal culture, women are considered lower than men in many aspects such as education, politics, workplace, and the sexuality discourse. This article shows the representation of women who symbolize her resistance which is reflected in the novel entitled Jalan Panjang Menuju Pulang by Pipiet Senja. It is used qualitative method supported by descriptive analysis on the basis of theoretical of radical feminism. The results of the study show that woman (Fatin) is subjugated by men. There are physical violence, psychological violence, and also domestic violence which happened to Fatin. Hans did Sexual harassment, while sexual violence done by Frankie. Meanwhile her husband ,Rimbong, threat her and hit her. Fatin suffers psychic and also physical violence. This spouse fought for the custody right. This research discuss about how Fatin showing her resistance to the domestic violence and sexual violence. In her apartment, Fatin dares to scuffles then reports Frankie to the police. She also reveals her resistance by hiding away her child when her husband will take her child.

scholarly journals Exposure to Domestic Violence and Identity Development among Adolescent University Students in South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 791-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malose S. Makhubela
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Child Exposure ◽  
Exposure To Domestic Violence ◽  
Domestic Violence Exposure ◽  
Median Split ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between exposure to domestic violence and identity development in a sample of 108 undergraduate students with an average age of 18.7 yr. from University of Limpopo in South Africa. There were more women ( n = 64; 58.7%) in the study than men ( n = 45; 41.3%). Participants were classified into high and low domestic violence exposure groups on the basis of a median split in physical violence scores from the Child Exposure to Domestic Violence Scale (CEDV). Exposure was then compared with identity development as measured by the Ochse and Plug Erikson scale. The results indicated a significant mean difference between the two groups on identity development. Furthermore, exposure to domestic violence was significantly associated with lower scores for identity development as represented by subscales measuring trust, autonomy, initiative and other Eriksonian constructs. Implications and limitations of the study are discussed.

Domestic violence in pregnancy

2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loraine Bacchus ◽  
Susan Bewley ◽  
Gill Mezey
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Living Together ◽  
The Many ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Demographic Patterns ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship

Definitions of domestic violence vary according to the frequency, severity and nature of the violence as well as the context in which it occurred and the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator. Though there is a lack of uniformity, a generally accepted definition of domestic violence is the physical, sexual or emotional abuse of an adult woman by a man with whom she has or has had an intimate relationship, regardless of whether the couple are living together. Although violence can be carried out by other family members or occur in same-sex relationships, it is argued that men use violence in order to maintain dominance and control over their female partners. Physical violence is just one of the many tactics that an abuser may use to exert control over his partner. Other behaviours include isolation, intimidation, threats of violence, threats to take the children away or hurt them and emotional or economic abuse. Whilst some studies have identified demographic patterns associated with domestic violence, it can affect any woman regardless of age, race, ethnicity, social class, employment status, religion, marital status or disability.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence across 30 Countries in Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna E Ssentongo ◽  
Emily S. Heilbrunn ◽  
Paddy Ssentongo ◽  
Dan Lin ◽  
Yanxu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hotspot Analysis ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Meta Regression Analysis ◽  
Surrounding Areas

Introduction: Domestic violence is a prevalent global health issue that causes incredibly adverse consequences for an individuals physical and psychological health. The rates of physical and sexual violence in developing countries are thought to be some of the highest in the world, where up to 44% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa have experienced domestic violence. However, this has not been explored systematically. We present the first study to estimate the incidence and prevalence of physical and sexual violence across Africa. Methods: Poisson meta-regression analysis on demographic health survey data from 482,670 women from 442,507 households in 30 countries across Africa. Hotspot analysis using the Getis-ORD Gi approach at the sub-regional level. Results: Of 482,670 women, those who were divorced or separated were approximately 7 times more likely to experience physical violence and 6 times more likely to experience sexual violence compared to those who were never married (Risk Ratio: RRs:7.35, 95%CI 7.16-7.54 and 5.89, 95%CI 5.75-6.02 respectively). Likewise, wealth index and education level were inversely related to the incidence and prevalence of sexual and physical violence. Hotspots of sexual and physical violence were identified in Congo and surrounding areas. Conclusions: Interventions should be designed to address the high levels of physical and sexual violence in Congo and surrounding areas, especially in those who are less educated, have lower wealth indices, and are divorced or separated.

scholarly journals Counteracting Domestic Violence: New Experience from the UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 338-350
Author(s):  
Natalya Golovanova
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Domestic Abuse ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Gender Violence ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Controlling Behavior ◽  
The Government ◽  
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Uk

The author studies the experience of England and Wales on counteracting domestic violence. The article analyzes how the attitude of the society and the state to this phenomenon has changed, and, instead of being viewed as a commonplace event, it is now recognized as a serious gender violence crime and violation of human rights. Such recognition is based on the position of the UNO expressed in the Istanbul Convention of 2011; joining this Convention made it necessary for the British government to develop a new statute. This Act includes the legislative definition of domestic abuse (this term is an extension of the concept of «domestic violence» introduced at the government level), the introduction of the extraterritorial jurisdiction, more clearly defined methods of victim protection, a provision for a Domestic Abuse Commissioner, etc. The article outlines the path of the UK to the new legislative vision, starting with the development of inter-agency programs and pilot projects of victim assistance and ending with the adoption of legislative acts that criminalize different forms of domestic violence, including forced marriage, «honor» crimes and female genital mutilation. Special attention is paid to a new gender neutral crime - controlling behavior, whose introduction is viewed as unprecedented and controversial. Unlawful control is viewed as actions aimed at suppressing another person, their isolation from people close to them, and depriving them of means necessary for independence, resistance or escape. Coercion, in its turn, is an action or a model of behavior (attack, threat, humiliation, etc.) aimed at inflicting harm, at punishing or terrifying a victim. The author believes that studying British experience of developing inter-agency programs of victim support, including a program that provides information of the criminal past of an intimate partner, and the consistent criminalization of all forms of domestic abuse (even those not connected with physical violence) presents certain interest for Russian lawyers and researchers, and deserves their close attention.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence against Women in Turkey, What Did Women Say?

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Prevention ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Desire To Have Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Right

The present study presents the findings about domestic violence women experienced by their husbands in 2015 in Turkey. A total of 50 women between the ages of 18 and 50 participated in the study. They answered the questions about physical, psychological, and sexual violence which they experienced by their husbands, on social media. The findings of the study have shown that all participants have been exposed to physical, psychological or sexual violence at least once. Various risk factors related to violence against women have attracted attention: alcohol; the idea of that men have the right to control women; men’s excessive instinct of aggression; insufficiency emotion that the men contain within their personality (men’s excessive instinct of inferiority); insufficient education intended for avoiding violence during the school years and in family and the perception of violence as a sign of male superiority. However, women have explained their reasons to accept violence as their lack of economic freedom and the family’s economic problems, their desire to have children and to maintain the integrity of the family by following the customs and traditions. It has been observed that women react to violence by responding to their husbands with physical violence, leaving the environment, trying to forget the violence by concentrating on different activities and accepting violence. The data of the study revealed that none of the women who are subjected to violence have reported violence and thought to get help from any official institutions. The necessity of violence prevention policies, the importance of early intervention of harassment and violence experienced in childhood and educations about violence have been discussed. The data collected in the present study is intended to contribute to the studies conducted to prevent violence against women and to create a positive change even if on a small scale.

scholarly journals Peers And Violence In Courtship

AL MURABBI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-121
Author(s):  
Estalita Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Preliminary Research ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Violence in a relationship in the millennial era does not only affect married couples. Dating violence also occurs among students. Based on the results of preliminary research on 40 students at Yudharta Pasuruan University, there were 83% psychological violence, 7% physical violence and 10% sexual violence in dating. This study aims to see the relationship between peers and violence in dating among students at the University of Yudharta Pasuruan. The research sample was 96 subjects. Collecting data using a peer scale and a scale of dating violence. The results show that there is no relationship between peers and dating violence

Sexual abuse from the partner significantly increases the occurrence of PTSD symptoms

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1067-1067
Author(s):  
M. Dabkowska
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Life Goals ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Moderate Increase ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physical Reaction

The aim of the study was to assess the influence and intensity of factors responsible for emergence of PTSD symptoms among the victims of domestic violence, especially sexual. Study group consisted of 110 women, in the age between 18 and 65; 51 of them have exhibited symptoms and increased symptomatic presence of PTSD.MethodsPosttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale (PDS) questionnaire was used.ResultsNo less than 88.1% of studied women have demonstrated a moderate increase of PTSD symptoms. A clear correlation was discovered between the intensity of PTSD and the length of the relationship with the perpetrator. Significant increase in PTSD symptoms was shown among victims of sexual violence. In particular, PTSD symptoms from the avoidance group were significantly more apparent among women, who have suffered sexual abuse from their partners. In contrast to those who were victims of domestic violence not sexual in nature, the women who experienced sexual violence from their partners have displayed noteworthy increase in the occurrence of PTSD symptoms, especially in the sphere of emotional numbness, incapability to love and weep, and hopelessness to ever achieve life goals. More than the average, they have revealed a physical reaction to the memory of violent sexual abuse, as well as exhibited remoteness and detachment from the society.ConclusionsPTSD symptoms from the avoidance group were most associated with the sexual violence. Victims of this type of violence have experienced emotional numbness and hopelessness in relation to their future in particular.

Male victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence: A steadily increasing phenomenon

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Manuela Margherita ◽  
Lorenzo Franceschetti ◽  
Lidia Maggioni ◽  
Giulia Vignali ◽  
Alessandra Kustermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Male Survivors ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Attending Physicians

Violence perpetrated on male victims is a phenomenon that is currently underestimated by both national and international scientific communities, since males are historically (and stereotypically) considered the perpetrators rather than the victims of violence. As a consequence, the available literature lacks data which would allow a better understanding of this issue and its presenting features. We undertook a retrospective analysis of 231 medical files of male victims of violence over a five-year-period (2014–2018) at the Soccorso Violenza Sessuale e Domestica Centre in Milan, Italy. The sample included 112 victims of sexual violence and 119 victims of domestic violence, most of whom were younger than 18 years of age. The main aim of this study was to describe the presentations of male victims of violence in order to understand the phenomenon better, increase awareness of the issue and enable improved health-care management. The need to pay more attention to this vulnerable part of the population is mandatory in health-care services, and it includes: the provision of management guidelines, training to attending physicians and a supportive service to male survivors. Understanding which risk factors are related to male abuse can help with the development of programmes that identify, prevent and minimise violence – this being especially useful for primary-care clinicians. This is the first Italian study to deal with domestic and sexual violence involving male victims.

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Father Attachment Education on the Severity of Domestic Violence in Primegravida Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Sara Setodeh ◽  
Fatemeh Ghodrati ◽  
Marzieh Akbarzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Father Attachment

Introduction: In addition to physical and psychological tension imposed on women through pregnancy, the stress of the spouses' violence can cause harmful effects on both the fetus and mother. In Iran, there are limited data on this subject. Thus, learning attachment skills may be effective in reducing adaptation and domestic violence. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of paternal attachment on the severity of domestic violence in primgravida women. Methods: This quasi-experiment research was conducted on 150 pregnant women who were eligible and selected through simple convenience sampling. In the intervention group, four 90-minute training sessions were designed on father attachment, while the control group received routine prenatal care. A violence questionnaire was completed both before and after the intervention (36-38 weeks of pregnancy) in both case and control groups. Data analysis was done in SPSS software, using paired t-test and independent t-test. Results: According to the results of an independent t-test, there was no significant difference in psychological violence, physical violence, and economic violence. However, there was a significant change in social violence, sexual violence, and overall violence score. Conclusion: Training the fathers on behavior of domestic violence and its skills leads to reduced social and sexual violence. Therefore, it seems necessary to include education for the fathers in prenatal care.

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