A study of psychological abuse of women in marriage

This feminist interpretative interactionism study explored the lived experience of sixteen women, from diverse backgrounds, who were or are in psychologically abusive relationships. Moving beyond previous definitions, psychological abuse was explained as domination, oppression, unrealistic expectations, and verbal attacking or silent withdrawal within a relationship characterized by almost no emotional connection. Using in-depth interviews and group meetings, the researcher collected descriptions of the content and process of psychologically abusive relationships. Narrative form was used to present the findings as a collective story.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Social Work

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Chang, Valerie Nash

Contributors dc:contributor

• Cowger, Charles D.

• Psychology, Social
• Social Work
• Sociology, Individual and Family Studies

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1993 Chang, Valerie Nash

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9411581
(UMI)AAI9411581

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20029