Intimate Partner Violence in the Latino Community and Its Effect on Children

Mattson, Susan; Ruiz, Ester

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“…Furthermore, researchers propose interventions with individuals to develop new, non-violent behaviors that result in increased peer support and reduced relationship tension (Cornelius et al, 2009). In a study of IPV in the Latino community, both men and women supported strategies to educate children about more effective ways to express anger, exercise "control," and interact more positively with their partners (Mattson & Ruiz, 2005). Research should address the effectiveness of such interventions on the prevention of the intergenerational transmission of violence, including social learning.…”

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Men Who Experienced Violence or Trauma as Children or Adolescents and Who Used Violence in Their Intimate Relationships

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Brackley

2010

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Understanding the lived experience of men who have committed violent acts against their intimate partners may provide insight into nursing interventions that may prevent or cease violence against women. Nurses have opportunities to intervene with men who use violence in their intimate relationships who present with a history of maltreatment or trauma as a child or young adult or who have a history of having been exposed to cultures that promoted violence. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the lived, everyday experiences of men who have used violence in their intimate relationships, including the men's values, purposes, and choices they had in life. To answer the research question, "What is the lived experience of men who have used violence in their intimate relationships and who have used alcohol or other drugs?" a descriptive, phenomenological research design was undertaken. Unstructured individual interviews with seven men resulted in the emergence of 16 themes, three of which are described in this paper: being part of a family culture that promoted violence; being part of a non-family culture that promoted violence; and early experiences of maltreatment or trauma. The participants described how their experiences with maltreatment or trauma as children and young adults impacted their mental health as adults and their use of violence in their adult intimate relationships. The participants' experiences provided insight into how nurses can intervene to prevent or stop violence against women and provided implications for future research.

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Men Who Experienced Violence or Trauma as Children or Adolescents and Who Used Violence in Their Intimate Relationships

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Brackley

2010

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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“…Machismo and male domination are components that are pervasive in the social fabric of Latino culture and are perpetuated from generation to generation (Padilla & Villalobos, 2007;Perilla, Bakeman, & Norris, 1994). The machismo role in Latino culture affects male con-138 KIM-GODWIN AND FOX trol of the female partner, which influences, as well as perpetuates, partner violence (Klevens, 2007;Mattson & Ruiz, 2005;Moracco et al, 2005;Moreno, 2007).…”

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“…These culturally embedded roles create an environment where partner abuse is acceptable to both the male and female. The objectification of women along with rigid sex role differentiation in the Latino culture produces a ripe environment for spousal abuse (Mattson & Ruiz, 2005). A man who believes in strong macho values will often consider it his right to beat his wife.…”

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Gender Differences in Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol Use Among Latino-Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in Rural Southeastern North Carolina

Kim‐Godwin

Fox

2009

Journal of Community Health Nursing

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The purpose of this study was to assess intimate partner violence (IPV) and alcohol use among Latino migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The 291 Latino participants were interviewed in Spanish at migrant camps and residences in 3 counties located in southeastern North Carolina. The findings of this study indicate significant gender differences in IPV and alcohol use among the Latino population in the southeastern United States. The findings also indicate that there is a serious problem of IPV and alcohol use among Latinos in the southeastern United States, suggesting the need for routine screening in primary care settings.

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“…Women experiencing intimate partner abuse are particularly vulnerable if they have few economic alternatives to support themselves and their children (e.g., Alcalde, 2010;Berger, 2009;Edelson, Hokoda, & Ramos-Lira, 2007;Mattson & Ruiz, 2005;Villalon, 2010).…”

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Between Support and Shame: The Impacts of Workplace Violations for Immigrant Families

Gleeson¹

2015

Immigration and Work

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Purpose -This study examines the conditions that lead to workplace violations for low-wage immigrant workers, and how family life shapes their decision to speak up. I also highlight how both employer abuse and the claims making process can impact individuals and their families.Methodology/approach -This research adopts a mixed-method approach that includes a survey of 453 lowwage workers seeking pro bono legal assistance and 115 follow-up interviews with claimants. I also conduct a five-year ethnography of both a monthly state workshop provided for injured workers and a pro bono legal aid clinic in a predominantly Latino agricultural community on the California central coast.Findings -Beyond the material effects of lost income, the stress of fighting for justice can have negative emotional impacts that intersect with complex family dynamics. While families can be an important source of support and inspiration during this time, the burden of the breadwinner can also temper workers' willingness to engage the labor standards enforcement system. Transnational obligations can further introduce a demobilizing dual frame of reference for workers who often hide their abuse from family members abroad who depend on them.Research implications -Workplace abuse and the actual process of legal mobilization can have far-reaching effects on the families of low-wage immigrant workers, suggesting the need for a more holistic understanding of the claims making experience.Originality/value -This chapter tracks the challenges that workers face even once they have come forward to fight for their rights, and the multiple effects on families and children. Purpose -This study examines the conditions that lead to workplace violations for low-wage immigrant workers, and how family life shapes their decision to speak up. I also highlight how both employer abuse and the claims making process can impact individuals and their families. Suggested CitationMethodology/approach -This research adopts a mixed-method approach that includes a survey of 453 low-wage workers seeking pro bono legal assistance and 115 follow-up interviews with claimants. I also conduct a five-year ethnography of both a monthly state workshop provided for injured workers and a pro bono legal aid clinic in a predominantly Latino agricultural community on the California central coast.Findings -Beyond the material effects of lost income, the stress of fighting for justice can have negative emotional impacts that intersect with complex family dynamics. While families can be an important source of support and inspiration during this time, the burden of the breadwinner can also temper workers' willingness to engage the labor standards enforcement system. Transnational obligations can further introduce a demobilizing dual frame of reference for workers who often hide their abuse from family members abroad who depend on them.Research implications -Workplace abuse and the actual process of legal mobilization can have farreaching effects on the families of low-wage immigra...

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Intimate Partner Violence in the Latino Community and Its Effect on Children

Cited by 21 publications

References 6 publications

Men Who Experienced Violence or Trauma as Children or Adolescents and Who Used Violence in Their Intimate Relationships

Men Who Experienced Violence or Trauma as Children or Adolescents and Who Used Violence in Their Intimate Relationships

Gender Differences in Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol Use Among Latino-Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in Rural Southeastern North Carolina

Between Support and Shame: The Impacts of Workplace Violations for Immigrant Families

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