Citation

Barnes SY. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 1999; 20(4): 357-371.

Affiliation

Department of Nursing, Chicago State University, Illinois, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10624237

Abstract

This article reviews several sociocultural theories of spouse abuse. However, their relevance to ethnic people of color, and African Americans in particular, is questionable because of different cultural and historical experiences. It is suggested that the use of unidimensional sociocultural theories may not adequately explain spousal abuse cross culturally. Recommendations are made for the development and testing of multidimensional theoretical frameworks that consider the unique cross-cultural variations related to abusive relationships among ethnic people of color. Additionally, studies that are conducted by culturally competent researchers may better explain cultural similarities and differences regarding spouse abuse and thus ultimately lead to more culturally competent nursing care.

Language: en