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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
psychology
Examining the Perceptions of Zimbabwean Women about the Domestic Violence Act
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Volume 27, No. 4, Year 2012
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Description
The purpose of this study is to qualitatively examine how Christian women from Zimbabwe perceived the effectiveness of the Domestic Violence Act in preventing and responding to domestic violence. The study also aims to understand the unique social, cultural, and religious context of the participants that affect their attitudes and beliefs about this legislation. The findings of the study are based on an analysis of qualitative interviews. The women were recruited from the Roman Catholic Church (RCC); Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ); Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ); Zimbabwe Assembly of God Africa (ZAOGA), and Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in the Masvingo urban area. Most of the participants expressed confidence in the Act, saying that it goes a long way in curbing domestic violence. The participants who indicated lack of confidence in the Act argued that it is contrary to the teachings of their Christian denominations. The study also revealed that lack of confidence in the Act is due to lack of knowledge about the legislation. In particular, many were unaware of the fact that physical, psychological, and emotional abuse constitutes justification for a protection order that can remain in force when a protected person is living with the perpetrator. The article discusses these findings in relation to domestic violence in other cultures and countries and recommends raising awareness of the importance of this useful piece of legislation. © The Author(s) 2012.
Authors & Co-Authors
Makahamadze, Tompson
United States, Pittsburgh
Chatham University
United States, Fairfax
George Mason University
Isacco, Anthony
United States, Pittsburgh
Chatham University
Chireshe, Excellent
Zimbabwe, Masvingo
Great Zimbabwe University
Statistics
Citations: 19
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1177/0886260511423239
ISSN:
08862605
e-ISSN:
15526518
Research Areas
Violence And Injury
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Zimbabwe
Participants Gender
Female