Faculty Articles
Domestic violence and social support in a clinical sample of deaf and hard of hearing women
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Publication Title
Journal of Family Violence
Volume
26
First Page
63
ISSN
0885-7482
Last Page
69
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.
NSUWorks Citation
Johnston-McCabe, P.,
Levi-Minzi, M.,
Van Hasselt, V. B.,
Vanderbeek, A.
(2011). Domestic violence and social support in a clinical sample of deaf and hard of hearing women. Journal of Family Violence, 26, 63-69.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1279
