Journal of Divorce and Remarriage
Volume 50, Issue 7, 2009, Pages 459-471

Divorcing abused latina immigrant women's experiences with domestic violence support groups (Article)

Molina O.* , Lawrence S.A. , Azhar-Miller A. , Rivera M.
  • a School of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
  • b School of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
  • c School of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
  • d Safety Net Identification Program, Office of the State Attorney, Palm Beach County, FL, United States

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of Latina immigrants who are divorcing and in domestic violence support groups (DVSGs). To gain an understanding of the client perspective, an ex-post facto research design was utilized with the data collection taking place after the members had terminated with the DVSG services. The convenience sample consisted of 15 Latina women. A questionnaire was used to determine the women's satisfaction with the group services. Results indicated that overall the group experience was positive, with 80% of the women reporting an overall "excellent" experience and 20% reporting an overall "good" experience. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Hispanic women immigrants domestic violence Divorce support groups Latina women Undocumented Latina women Domestic violence groups Intimate partner violence

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-70849118008&doi=10.1080%2f10502550902970561&partnerID=40&md5=02a319267a4f4b67d40c370cbec0dc79
DOI: 10.1080/10502550902970561
ISSN: 10502556
Cited by: 11
Original Language: English