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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
"I can't see him hit her again, I just want to run away... hide and block my ears": A phenomenological analysis of a sample of children's coping responses to exposure to domestic violence
Journal of Emotional Abuse, Volume 6, No. 4, Year 2006
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Description
This article explores the experiences of five children witnessing family violence and the resultant psychological distress they experienced. The study was conducted within a phenomenological framework, using in-depth interviews with the children and caregivers. Analysis of the interviews found that children who witnessed family violence experienced significant psychological distress. The study found that child witnesses exhibited behavioral, affective, and cognitive coping responses to witnessing the events, and it was found that the experience of fear was a pervasive result. However, social support acted as an effective buffer. There appeared to be a significant difference in the coping styles in relation to developmental status and gender. This study highlights the need for further research in the area of family violence. Copyright © by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Joseph, Safia
South Africa, Pretoria
South African Police Service
Govender, Kaymarlin
South Africa, Johannesburg
School of Psychology
South Africa, Durban
University of Kwazulu-natal
Bhagwanjee, Anil M.
South Africa, Johannesburg
School of Psychology
South Africa, Durban
University of Kwazulu-natal
Statistics
Citations: 22
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1300/J135v06n04_02
ISSN:
10926798
e-ISSN:
15404714
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Violence And Injury
Study Design
Phenomenological Study
Study Approach
Qualitative