Journal of Transcultural Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 531-539

Empowerment in Latina Immigrant Women Recovering From Interpersonal Violence: A Concept Analysis (Article)

Page R.L.* , Chilton J. , Montalvo-Liendo N. , Matthews D. , Nava A.
  • a Texas A&M University College of Nursing, Bryan, TX, United States
  • b The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, United States
  • c Texas A&M University College of Nursing, McAllen, TX, United States
  • d Texas A&M University College of Nursing, Bryan, TX, United States
  • e Texas Woman’s University, Houston, TX, United States

Abstract

Latina immigrant women are vulnerable and may experience higher levels of interpersonal or intimate partner violence (IPV) due to their immigrant status and cultural emphasis on familism. The concept of empowerment within the cultural context of Latina immigrant women experiencing IPV was analyzed using a modified version of Walker and Avant’s concept analysis technique. The technique considers usage and definitions in the literature, antecedents, attributes, empirical referents, and the inclusion of a model and contrary case. This analysis encompasses a comparative approach and includes a discussion of how the definition of empowerment compares across the nursing literature. Defining attributes include reciprocal relationships, autonomy, and accountability. Antecedents comprise willingness to learn and motivation to create change. Consequences encompass self-esteem, self-efficacy, and competence for making life decisions. Empowerment has the potential to improve total well-being, having a positive and profound impact on the lives of women experiencing IPV. © 2017, © The Author(s) 2017.

Author Keywords

Latina immigrants empowerment Interpersonal violence concept analysis

Index Keywords

violence female Behavior Interpersonal Relations concept formation ethnology self concept Hispanic Americans human relation Power (Psychology) Self Efficacy human Humans psychology Hispanic

Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031722310&doi=10.1177%2f1043659617707014&partnerID=40&md5=3c933536fb004ccafc9f0cb267316147

DOI: 10.1177/1043659617707014
ISSN: 10436596
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English