A number of studies have investigated the roots of the destructive power acting within the couple (Welzer Lang, 1991; Walker, 1979, 2000). Danis and Lockhart (2003) highlighted how social workers’ best practices, are not frequently used, especially in regards to contact with the victims of intimate-partner violence. We investigated how Italian general practitioners (IGPs) deal with this issue within their professional practice. A snowball sample of 268 IGPs was taken, in order to collect their beliefs concerning the victim, the aggressor and the violent couple’s relationship. Furthermore the experience in coping with both suspected and actual cases of domestic violence, as well as the GP’s needs and expectations was taken in consideration.

Women and Domestic violence in the professional experience of Italian General Practitioners / Arcidiacono, Caterina; DI NAPOLI, Immacolata; ., . I; Tuccillo, Filomena; Coronella, F.. - In: RIVISTA DI STUDI FAMILIARI. - ISSN 1972-7380. - ELETTRONICO. - XVII:1(2012), pp. 79-95. [10.14658/ijfs-17-1]

Women and Domestic violence in the professional experience of Italian General Practitioners

ARCIDIACONO, CATERINA;DI NAPOLI, IMMACOLATA;TUCCILLO, Filomena;
2012

Abstract

A number of studies have investigated the roots of the destructive power acting within the couple (Welzer Lang, 1991; Walker, 1979, 2000). Danis and Lockhart (2003) highlighted how social workers’ best practices, are not frequently used, especially in regards to contact with the victims of intimate-partner violence. We investigated how Italian general practitioners (IGPs) deal with this issue within their professional practice. A snowball sample of 268 IGPs was taken, in order to collect their beliefs concerning the victim, the aggressor and the violent couple’s relationship. Furthermore the experience in coping with both suspected and actual cases of domestic violence, as well as the GP’s needs and expectations was taken in consideration.
2012
Women and Domestic violence in the professional experience of Italian General Practitioners / Arcidiacono, Caterina; DI NAPOLI, Immacolata; ., . I; Tuccillo, Filomena; Coronella, F.. - In: RIVISTA DI STUDI FAMILIARI. - ISSN 1972-7380. - ELETTRONICO. - XVII:1(2012), pp. 79-95. [10.14658/ijfs-17-1]
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