@article{ref1,
title="The Process of Ending Abuse in Intimate Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration of the Transtheoretical Model",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2001",
author="Burke, Jessica G. and Gielen, Andrea Carlson and McDonnell, Karen A. and O'Campo, Patricia J. and Maman, Suzanne",
volume="7",
number="10",
pages="144-1163",
abstract="This article explores the suggestion that the transtheoretical model of behavior change is a promising conceptual framework for understanding how women end abuse in their intimate relationships. In-depth interviews were conducted with 78 women who were either currently in or had recently left abusive relationships. Women talked about the following five stages of behavior change: (a) nonrecognition (precontemplation), (b) acknowledgement (contemplation), (c) consideration of options (preparation), (d) selection of actions (action), and (e) utilization of safety strategies to remain free from abuse (maintenance). These results suggest that the model is consistent with how women describe surviving their abusive situations and have implications for both research and practice. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Violence Against Women, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by SAGE Publications)Violence Against WomenPartner ViolenceAdult FemaleAdult VictimFemale VictimSpouse Abuse EffectsSpouse Abuse VictimDomestic Violence EffectsDomestic Violence VictimLeaving An Abusive RelationshipDecision Making Process06-04<p />",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}