Annotated Bibliography on Domestic Violence

This annotated bibliography provides a collection of research articles on domestic violence, including risk factors, treatment options, and determinants. The articles cover various topics such as spousal violence, sexual revictimization, and intimate partner violence. The research focuses on different countries and ethnic groups, providing valuable insights into the prevalence and impact of domestic violence. The articles can be accessed on Desklib for further reading and research.

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Eldoseri, H.M. and Sharps, P., 2017. Risk factors for spousal physical violence against women in Saudi
Arabia. Journal of interpersonal violence, p.0886260517696861.
Guay, S., Sader, J., Boyer, R. and Marchand, A., 2018. Treatment of acute stress disorder for victims
of violent crime. Journal of affective disorders, 241, pp.15-21.
Shabnam, S., 2017. Sexually Transmitted Infections and Spousal Violence: The Experience of Married
Women in India. Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 24(1), pp.24-46.
DiLillo, D., Jaffe, A.E., Watkins, L.E., Peugh, J., Kras, A. and Campbell, C., 2016. The occurrence and
traumatic impact of sexual revictimization in newlywed couples. Couple and Family Psychology:
Research and Practice, 5(4), pp.212.
Nwabunike, C. and Tenkorang, E.Y., 2017. Domestic and marital violence among three ethnic groups
in Nigeria. Journal of interpersonal violence, 32(18), pp.2751-2776.
Adjah, E.S.O. and Agbemafle, I., 2016. Determinants of domestic violence against women in
Ghana. BMC public health, 16(1), p.368.
Wandera, S.O., Kwagala, B., Ndugga, P. and Kabagenyi, A., 2015. Partners’ controlling behaviors and
intimate partner sexual violence among married women in Uganda. BMC public health, 15(1), p.214.
Turk, R., Celik, S.S., Çetin, M. and Soydan, G., 2017. Experiences and views of married women about
domestic violence. International journal of nursing practice, 23(4), p.e12543.
Sapkota, D., Bhattarai, S., Baral, D. and Pokharel, P.K., 2016. Domestic violence and its associated
factors among married women of a village development committee of rural Nepal. BMC research
notes, 9(1), pp.178.
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Full Citation DiLillo, D., Jaffe, A.E., Watkins, L.E., Peugh, J., Kras, A. and Campbell, C., 2016.
The occurrence and traumatic impact of sexual revictimization in newlywed
couples. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 5(4), pp.212.
Database
where article
was located
http://sci-hub.tw/10.1037/cfp0000067
Summary and
evaluation:
The article possesses high relevance with the topic since it deals with the
physical, physiological as well as sexual impact of sexual revictimization in
newlywed couples.
According to the researchers women who possess a history of child sexual
abuse are more likely to experience sexual coercion by their husband. Along
with this, an effective correlation with child sexual abuse and trauma within
married women has also been found. According to the findings, sexual
revictimization takes place in the context of a new marriage, and these
experiences are associated with enhanced trauma symptoms. The research
paper will be highly us full for assessing the perception of risk of female
survivors.
Research
Focus
Concise summary (dot points)
1. If women with a history of child sexual abuse (CSA) are at risk of sexual
revictimization in marriage and, if so, if these experiences are associated
with increased trauma symptomatology
2. Quantitative
3. Structured interview
Full Citation Shabnam, S., 2017. Sexually Transmitted Infections and Spousal Violence: The
Experience of Married Women in India. Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 24(1),
pp.24-46.
Database
where article
was located
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0971521516678530
Summary and
evaluation:
The article has high relevant to the research topic since it evaluates the physical
impact of sexual violence on married women
As per the view point of the author, spousal violence imposes a good number of
impacts on the reproductive health of women. The finding of the research
paper includes women who have experience only physical and sexual violence
possess 3 times higher risk of STIs compared to women who have not
undergone the same. The article will be highly useful for future researches on
the impact of physical and sexual violence on women
Research
Focus
Concise summary (dot points)
1. What is the relation between spousal violence as well as the relevance of
sexually transmitted infection amongst women.
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2. Qualitative
3. Abductive data collection
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Full
Citatio
n
Eldoseri, H.M. and Sharps, P., 2017. Risk factors for spousal physical violence against
women in Saudi Arabia. Journal of interpersonal violence, pp.0886260517696861.
Datab
ase
where
article
was
locate
d
https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/files/violenceagainstwomen/files/
risk_factors_for_spousal_physical_violence_against_women_in_saudi_arabia.pdf
Summ
ary
and
evalua
tion:
The article is highly relevant to the research topic since it deal with risk factors for spousal
physical violence against women.
The aim of the study was to explore the selected risk factors when it comes to spousal
physical violence in women who frequently access primary healthcare clinics. According to
the findings, the major factors that leads to spousal violence against women includes
alcohol or drug addiction, unemployment, control of wealth in the family, and physical
aggression toward other men. This article will be highly helpful for future researchers since
it also contains strategies that need to be implemented In order to enhance the condition
of women suffering from spousal abuse.
Resear
ch
Focus
1. What are the risk factors for spousal physical violence against women in Saudi Arabia
2. Qualitative
3. literature review
Full Citation Guay, S., Sader, J., Boyer, R. and Marchand, A., 2018. Treatment of acute stress
disorder for victims of violent crime. Journal of affective disorders, 241, pp.15-
21.
Database
where article
was located
http://sci-hub.tw/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2018.07.048
Summary and
evaluation:
Considering the fact that this article deals with the treatment available for
acute stress disorder for women who has undergone sexual violence, it ha s
high relevance to the research topic.
Victims of violent crime are at increased risk of developing acute stress disorder
(ASD) as well as subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both of
which are linked to severe psychological distress.
It has been found that cognitive behavioral therapy has the potential to
improve the post traumatic, depression as well as anxiety symptoms of victims
who have been suffering from physical or sexual violence.
One of the major limitations of the article includes lack of management f
missing data
Research Concise summary (dot points)
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Focus 1. to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating
victims of physical and sexual violence
2. quantitative
3. Self-report assessments and diagnostic interviews
Full Citation Adjah, E.S.O. and Agbemafle, I., 2016. Determinants of domestic violence
against women in Ghana. BMC public health, 16(1), p.368.
Database
where article
was located
http://sci-hub.tw/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-3041-x
Summary and
evaluation:
The research paper is relevant to the research topic since the researcher in this
article have pointed out the determinants of domestic violence against women
who resides in Ghana.
The author have pointed out the prevalence of domestic violence that
remained unacceptably high due to a good number of consequences ranging
from maternal, psychological and neonatal mortality in pregnant women. The
findings of the research include men who have seen sexual and physical
violence against their mother by their father are more prone to conduct the
same with their spouses. Women with spouses who drink alcohol are more
likely to experience domestic violence .
Research
Focus
Concise summary (dot points)
1. What are the chief determinants of domestic violence against women in
Ghana
2. Quantitative
3. survey
Full
Citation
Nwabunike, C. and Tenkorang, E.Y., 2017. Domestic and marital violence among three
ethnic groups in Nigeria. Journal of interpersonal violence, 32(18), pp.2751-2776.
Database
where
article was
located
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?
doi=10.1.1.819.6748&rep=rep1&type=pdf
Summary
and
evaluation
:
Considering the fact that the article is about domestic as well as marital violence faced
by three ethnic groups of women in Nigeria, it bear high relevancy to the research
topic.
According to the author, half to two third of Nigerian women are liable to domestic
violence and this is high in some ethnic groups compared to others. The findings of the
research indicate significant ethnic differences with Igbo women more likely to have
experienced sexual and emotional violence compared with Yoruba women. Women
with domineering husbands were significantly more likely to experience physical,
sexual, and emotional violence. This research paper will be highly useful for future
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researches who will conduct research on different aspects associated with violence
against African women
Research
Focus
1. evaluation of domestic as well as marital violence amongst three ethnic groups
of women
2. quantitative
3. Abductive data collection
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Full Citation Mahenge, B., Stöckl, H., Abubakari, A., Mbwambo, J. and Jahn, A., 2016.
Physical, sexual, emotional and economic intimate partner violence and
controlling behaviors during pregnancy and postpartum among women in Dar
es Salaam, Tanzania. PloS one, 11(10), p.e0164376.
Database
where article
was located
http://sci-hub.tw/https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0164376
Summary and
evaluation:
The research paper has highlighted the Physical, sexual, emotional and
economic intimate partner violence and controlling behaviours during
pregnancy and postpartum among women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and
hence is highly relevent to the research topic. According to researchers, the
mentioned style of violence is a global health issue which is affecting millions
and millions of women across the world. The findings indicate that sexual
violence along with controlling behaviour of men are higher during pregnancy
as well as post partum. The research will be highly helpful for researchers who
will research on the intimate partner violence in future.
Research
Focus
Concise summary (dot points)
1. Determination of the prevalence of different forms of IPV during
pregnancy and postpartum and associated factors among women in Dar
es Salaam, Tanzania
2. quantitative
3. cross-sectional study among 500 women
Full Citation Sapkota, D., Bhattarai, S., Baral, D. and Pokharel, P.K., 2016. Domestic violence
and its associated factors among married women of a village development
committee of rural Nepal. BMC research notes, 9(1), pp.178.
Database
where article
was located
http://sci-hub.tw/https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-016-1986-6
Summary and
evaluation:
The article is highly relevant to the research topic since it have pointed out how
domestic violence including sexual violence is directly connected with married
women. According to the author, domestic violence against women considered
to b the most persuasive one and lack of appropriate policies and limitation of
researchers are the chief reasons behind this. The findings from the research
suggests that domestic and sexual violence is rampant in the society of nepal
and differential power in relationship, poor mental health are positively relate
to sexual violence against married women. The research will be helpful foe
researchers who will be conducting research specifically on women residing in
Nepal.
Research
Focus
1. magnitude of different forms of domestic violence and identify its
associated factors
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2. quantitative
3. survey
Full Citation Turk, R., Celik, S.S., Çetin, M. and Soydan, G., 2017. Experiences and views of
married women about domestic violence. International journal of nursing
practice, 23(4), p.e12543.
Database
where article
was located
http://sci-hub.tw/https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.12543
Summary and
evaluation:
The research deals with the experiences and views of married women when it
comes to domestic violence and hence has high relevancy with the research
paper. As per the author, domestic violence is a common experience of woman
though out turkey. The findings suggest that Domestic violence adversely
affects the physical as well as mental health of individuals, Families along the
entire community. The research paper will be highly helpful for researchers
who will be researching on the condition of women in turkey and the degree to
which they are being physically as well as sexually assaulted by their male
partners in the nation.
Research
Focus
1. Determine the experiences and views of married women about the
topic of domestic violence.
2. Qualitative
3. In depth interview
Full Citation Wandera, S.O., Kwagala, B., Ndugga, P. and Kabagenyi, A., 2015. Partners’
controlling behaviors and intimate partner sexual violence among married
women in Uganda. BMC public health, 15(1), p.214.
Database
where article
was located
http://sci-hub.tw/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1564-1
Summary and
evaluation:
As per the author, in Uganda, the sexual violence against women as well as the
controlling power of the men and their wives are high. According to the
findings, socio-economic and demographic background and empowerment of
women had no mitigating effect on intimate partner sexual violence in the face
of their partners’ dysfunctional behaviors. It has been found that lack of
education that has led to high illiteracy and lack of respect for women are the
chief reason behind such sexual and domestic violence against female partners
in Uganda. This research paper will be highly beneficial for researchers who will
research on condition of women in Uganda.
Research 1. Evaluation of the Partners’ controlling behaviors and intimate partner
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Focus sexual violence among married women in Uganda
2. Quantitative
3. Abdutive data collection
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