Citation

Rhodes NR, McKenzie EB. Aggress. Violent Behav. 1998; 3(4): 391-406.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

A review of the domestic violence research was conducted to assess the most salient factors that predict the likelihood of a woman remaining in or leaving an abusive relationship. The research is still in its early stage and no single theory can confidently predict this tendency on the part of battered women. Research that currently appears to provide the best explanations for remaining in an abusive relationship and factors that enable women to end their abuse are summarized.