Stuck in Transition: The Difficulties Young Women Face in Exiting Abusive Relationships

Stuck in Transition: The Difficulties Young Women Face in Exiting Abusive Relationships

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Main Author: Lynch, Jaclyn L.
Language:English
Published: Ohio University / OhioLINK 2016
Subjects:
Sociology
intimate partner violence
college students
psychological abuse
intersectionality
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1460122050
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou14601220502021-08-03T06:35:19Z Stuck in Transition: The Difficulties Young Women Face in Exiting Abusive Relationships Lynch, Jaclyn L. Sociology intimate partner violence college students psychological abuse intersectionality Previous research has found that relationship violence among college dating partners is a widespread and prevalent problem. Research has also uncovered the constraints that women face when attempting to leave their abusive partners and the harmful myths that surround intimate partner violence. However, these identified constraints are not typical of dating relationships, such as living together or financial dependence. Using a mixed-methods approach, the current study surveyed undergraduate students at Ohio University to assess their attitudes and beliefs regarding intimate partner violence and conducted interviews with ten undergraduate women who self-reported having experienced abuse within an intimate relationship. Survey results revealed that college students are not likely to hold victim-blaming attitudes, though their beliefs in myths did not show an overwhelming consensus. Interviews demonstrated the multidimensional experiences of women in emotionally abusive relationships and the difficulties that young women face in leaving their partners. Taking an intersectional approach, the young women’s experiences were compared to other samples in previous research findings. The present study discusses the unique experiences and constraints faced by young women who are victimized within abusive dating relationships, including influences of parents, the role of technology, and the effects of long distance relationships. 2016-07-15 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1460122050 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1460122050 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Sociology
intimate partner violence
college students
psychological abuse
intersectionality
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intimate partner violence
college students
psychological abuse
intersectionality
Lynch, Jaclyn L.
Stuck in Transition: The Difficulties Young Women Face in Exiting Abusive Relationships
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