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Poster ID #301
Abstract
This study focuses on domestic violence victimization, specifically partner abuse towards women. Domestic violence is a major problem in the United States with far reaching consequences. Some estimates have shown that nearly 2 million women in the United States are severely assaulted by their significant others each year. A major problem that researchers face is, why do these women stay? If they are in an abusive relationship, why would they not end it? There is no definitive answer presented in prior research as to why women choose to leave or to stay in abusive relationships. This study seeks to identify characteristics among abused women that allow women to end abusive relationships, so that initiatives may be taken to provide women with the skills or resources necessary to leave abusive situations when they wish to do so.
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The Annual Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Research Conference showcases some of the best student research from the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The mentored learning program encourages undergraduate students to participate in hands-on and practical research under the direction of a faculty member. Students create these posters as an aide in presenting the results of their research to the public, faculty, and their peers.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Cook, Melinda; Woodward, Lauren; and Burraston, Bert, "To Stay or to Leave: Factors Which Predict Women's Tolerance of Abusive Relationships" (2010). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 152.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/152
Publication Date
2010-04-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2221
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Sociology
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© 2010, Melinda Cook, et al.;
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