Domestic Violence Among Hispanics
Sociology/Psychology
Annotated Bibliography
Molina, C.S., Gomez, J.R., & Pastrana, M.C.V. (2009). Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Language Child Depression Inventory with Hispanic Children who are Secondary Victims of Domestic Violence. Adolescence. 44(173). The paper is about symptoms which a child develops when he or she is exposed to domestic violence. This is a psychological survey, seeing the effects of children when they witness their mothers being beaten. It measures the dimesions of depression and anxiety which a child may develop. This study focuses on the Hispanic community and dysfunctional families within that community. The first author, Molina, is a hold a Ph.D. In psychology and psychotherapy, this deems her credible for the study. Additionally, she is herself of a Hispanic background, therefore she is aware of most of the culture's traditions and dimensions.
Murdaugh, C., Hunt, S., Sowell, R. & Santana, I. (2004). Domestic Violence in Hispanics in the Southeastern United States: A Survey and Needs Analysis. Journal of Family Violence. 19(2). This paper discusses the issues of domestic violence among Hispanic families in the Southeastern areas of the United States. It indicates that domestic violence is a rampant problem among Hispanic women, and there is a community need for intervention as well as routine screenings. The frequency of this type of violence is examined, as well as the depth of the violence. The authors have graduated in the field of nursing, and have participated in Hispanic outreaches which coincide with their topic of research.
Lipsky, S., Caetano, R., Field, C.A., & Bazargan, S. (2005). The Role of Alcohol Use and Depression in Intimate Partner Violence Among Blacks and Hispanic Patients in an Urban Emergency Department. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 31; 225-242. This paper studied the role of alcohol and depression in intimate partner violence among Blacks and Hispanics. It did this through surveys among both male and female patients. Outcomes show physical as well as sexual violence in connection to drug and alcohol abuse. The researchers all have M.P.H. degrees and have presented their paper to the Collaborative Alcohol Research Center.
Coker, A.L., Sanderson, M., Cantu, E., Huerta, D., & Fadden, M.K. (2008). Frequency and Types of Partner Violence Among Mexican-American College Women. Journal of American College Health. 56(6). This paper studied the prevalence of partner violence within the Hispanic community among women from the ages of 18-35. They found that domestic violence was in fact rampant in this area and interventions must be sought. The authors specialize in both the field of psychology as well as women studies.
Dutton, D.G. (2007). The Complexities of Domestic Violence. American Psychologist. 10(37). The paper focuses generally on domestic violence, what causes it and its effects on the parties involved. He examines the roles of dependency among partners when it comes to domestic violence and the psychological factors involved in it. He believes that there is a stereotype among those who are seen as common perpetrators of domestic violence. The author is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, specializing in psychology and behavioral studies.
Introduction
Family Violence is different from other types of violence because it occurs in an environment where there is supposed to be a certain context of trust and relationships. This involves different patterns over behavior which can worsen over time ("Ohio Family Violence," 2007). This is seen as prevalent in the Hispanic community, mostly affecting women and children. Children are seen as secondary victims of domestic violence, in which they are witnesses to the acts (Molina, Gomez & Pastrana, 2009). This causes psychological trauma on both victims which have long-term effects. Domestic violence has been found to be a common outlet for those males who are suffering under stressful social conditions (Dutton, 2007). This paper will investigate the following research questions:
1.) What are the main social and psychological causes of domestic violence in the Hispanic community?
2.) How prevalent is domestic violence among Hispanics?
3.) What are the effects on all members of the family regarding this violence?
Domestic violence is increasingly prevalent among the Hispanic community and must be directly addressed through interventions and screenings.
Methodology
The research for this study was conducted through the search of psychological and sociological evidences connecting domestic violence with sociological and psychological factors. The effects of domestic...
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