Evaluating the Effect of Group Process and Client Variables in Support Groups for Battered Women

Although support groups for battered women are a widely used intervention, little research has been conducted on their efficacy. This article presents a rationale for support groups as the intervention of choice for assaulted women and describes the available research. This secondary analysts of out...

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Published in:Research on social work practice 1996-07, Vol.6 (3), p.308-324
Main Authors: Tutty, Leslie M., Bidgood, Bruce A., Rothery, Michael A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Battered Women
Domestic violence
Factors
Group processes
Intervention
Ontario
Self Help Groups
Social research
Social work
Support groups
Women
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Summary:Although support groups for battered women are a widely used intervention, little research has been conducted on their efficacy. This article presents a rationale for support groups as the intervention of choice for assaulted women and describes the available research. This secondary analysts of outcome data from a previously published study of 76 women in 12 different support groups investigates the effects of various group process vanables and client characteristics. The group variables selected for discussion include group size and attendance, whether participants completed the group as opposed to dropping out, and the number of group leaders (1 or 2). Client characteristics include whether the client still resides with her assaultive partner, recontracted versus first-time clients, and age. The results are discussed in light of their implications for developing and planning effective support groups for assaulted women.
ISSN:1049-7315
1552-7581
DOI:10.1177/104973159600600303