Citation

Oyewuwo-Gassikia OB. J. Aggression Maltreat. Trauma 2020; 29(7): 856-875.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10926771.2019.1653411

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article reports findings of a research study that examined how black Muslim women seek help for domestic violence. A sample comprised of six black Muslim women, four African American and two West African, completed a series of in-depth interviews about their experiences. Data was analyzed using grounded theory methodology. Four overarching help-seeking strategies emerged: family and/or friends, religion and/or spirituality, services, legal system. Participants revealed what initiated or prevented their use of these strategies, as well as the outcome of strategy utilization. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

African American women; African immigrant women; American Muslims; black muslims; Black women; coping; Domestic violence; help-seeking