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Citation |
Liang B, Goodman L, Tummala-Narra P, Weintraub S. Am. J. Community Psychol. 2005; 36(1-2): 71-84. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology, Lynch School of Education, Boston College, Campion 314, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02461, liangbe@bc.edu. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2005, John Wiley and Sons) |
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16134045 |
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Abstract |
This paper suggests a conceptual framework for understanding the processes of help-seeking among survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). A cognitive theory from general literature on help-seeking in "stigmatizing" situations suggests three relevant processes or stages of seeking help in the IPV context: defining the problem, deciding to seek help, and selecting a source of support. Individual, interpersonal, and sociocultural factors that influence decision-making at each of these stages are discussed and illustrated with case examples. |