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Oswald, Ramona F.; Fonseca, Carol A.; Hardesty, Jennifer L. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2010
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant concern for some lesbian households with children. Yet we know of only one study that has examined lesbian mothers' experiences with IPV. In the current study we analyzed the counseling experiences of participants in our prior study. Interviews with 24 lesbian mothers (12 Black, 9 White, and 3…
Descriptors: Mothers, Mental Health Workers, Cultural Awareness, Mental Health
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Ceballo, Rosario; Ramirez, Cynthia; Castillo, Marcela; Caballero, Gabriela Alejandra; Lozoff, Betsy – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2004
Domestic violence against women is a pervasive, global health problem. This study investigates the correlates and psychological outcomes of domestic abuse among women in a semi-industrial country. The participants included 215 mothers residing in working-class communities located on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile. We utilized structural equation…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Structural Equation Models, Mental Health, Family Violence
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Koss, Mary P.; Bailey, Jennifer A.; Yuan, Nicole P.; Herrera, Veronica M.; Lichter, Erika L. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2003
Male violence is an enduring feature of women's lives from childhood through old age. The review covers child sexual abuse, rape, and partner violence with emphasis on the prevalence of violence, its mental health consequences, the course of recovery, and mediators and moderators of traumatic impact. The primary focus is depression and…
Descriptors: Health Services, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Females