Getting Out of Harm's Way One-Year Outcomes for Abused Women in a Vietnamese Immigrant Enclave

摘要: The study identifies predictors of women's remaining entangled in abusive relationships. sample includes 57 women one Vietnamese American enclave. Women's beliefs maintaining an intact family, patriarchal decision making, and fear their partners characterized remaining. To a lesser extent, seeking help from variety places who escaped, concern with achieving important goals, number children, financial dependence, lack support, legal marriage remained. Discussion centers on how social services can meet the unique needs circumstances similar to those participated study.