TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - The Process of Ending Abuse in Intimate Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration of the Transtheoretical Model
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Burke, Jessica G.
A1  - Gielen, Andrea Carlson
A1  - McDonnell, Karen A.
A1  - O'Campo, Patricia J.
A1  - Maman, Suzanne
SP  - 144
EP  - 1163
VL  - 7
IS  - 10
N2  - 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 Women Partner Violence Adult Female Adult Victim Female Victim Spouse Abuse Effects Spouse Abuse Victim Domestic Violence Effects Domestic Violence Victim Leaving An Abusive Relationship Decision Making Process 06-04<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -