@article{ref1,
title="Intimate partner violence and women's help-seeking behaviour: evidence from India",
journal="Journal of interdisciplinary economics",
year="2016",
author="Paul, Sohini",
volume="28",
number="1",
pages="53-82",
abstract="This study examines the role of socio-economic characteristics that influence a battered woman in India to either remain silent or approach someone for help in response to domestic violence. We investigate the influence of socio-economic factors on choosing between formal and informal sources of seeking help. The dataset used for the analysis is a nationally representative, community-based survey database--the National Family Health Survey-3 (NFHS-3). A logistic regression framework was used to analyze the data. The results suggest that education and economic empowerment play a crucial role in deciding whether to seek help to stop domestic violence. Women exposed to violence attempts utilize both formal and informal sources of help; however, informal sources of help are more popular compared with formal sources in India.  JEL: J12<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0260-1079",
doi="10.1177/0260107915609818",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0260107915609818"
}