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Coping Strategies in the Face of Domestic Violence in India
Women's Studies International Forum
  • Shreya Bhandari, Wright State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2019
Abstract

The current study draws coping strategies from in-depth interviews conducted with a convenience sample of 21 low-income abused women in Mumbai, India. Data were analyzed and synthesized using a thematic analysis procedure. The qualitative analysis utilizes problem-focused and emotion-focused coping framework to report the findings. Problem-focused coping strategies of abused women from India include (a) joint meeting (b) back and forth between marital and natal home. Emotion-focused strategies include (c) spirituality/religion (d) hope, keep quiet, cry a lot and keeping busy. Implications for practice and future research in India with abused women are discussed.

DOI
10.1016/j.wsif.2019.04.007
Citation Information
Shreya Bhandari. "Coping Strategies in the Face of Domestic Violence in India" Women's Studies International Forum Vol. 74 (2019) p. 204 - 209 ISSN: 02775395
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/shreya_bhandari/38/