Title

Exploring Women's Expectations of Recovery From Intimate Partner Violence: A Phenomenological Study

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

Publication Date

10-2-2014

Abstract

Occupational therapy literature related to intimate partner violence primarily focuses on clients' pragmatic concerns. The purpose of this study was to explore women's recovery needs for the first six months after leaving the abusive relationship. Specifically, the focus explored how women experiencing intimate partner violence anticipate their recovery process to progress and explored their perceptions regarding the obstructions and challenges that influence that process. As part of an ongoing, multiyear study, in-depth interviews based on Kawa Model river drawings were conducted at a domestic violence center with eight women. Multiple themes were identified highlighting pragmatic and personal objectives.

Volume

30

Issue

4

First Page

358

Last Page

380

DOI

10.1080/0164212X.2014.970062

ISSN

0164212X

E-ISSN

15413101

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