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Domestic violence and social support in a clinical sample of deaf and hard of hearing women
Journal of Family Violence
  • P. Johnston-McCabe
  • Marie Levi-Minzi
  • Vincent B Van Hasselt, Nova Southeastern University
  • A. Vanderbeek
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2011
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Abstract/Excerpt

The present study examined domestic violence and perceived social support in a clinical sample of Deaf and Hard of Hearing women. Forty-six adult Deaf and Hard of Hearing females receiving outpatient mental health services completed a modified version of the Conflict Tactics Scale and the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List. Results showed that nearly three-quarters (71.7%) of the sample related experiencing psychologically abusive behaviors, and over one-half (56.5%) reported a history of physical violence from a partner. In addition, participants reported experiences of domestic abuse directly related to their deafness. Level of perceived social support did not differ for participants with a history of domestic violence victimization compared to those with no such history. Findings underscore the need for increased awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing women as a population at high risk, and warranting further investigative attention, with regard to domestic violence.

Citation Information
P. Johnston-McCabe, Marie Levi-Minzi, Vincent B Van Hasselt and A. Vanderbeek. "Domestic violence and social support in a clinical sample of deaf and hard of hearing women" Journal of Family Violence Vol. 26 (2011) p. 63 - 69 ISSN: 0885-7482
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vincent-vanhasselt/142/