Recovery from partner abuse: the application of the strengths perspective

Song L, Shih C. Recovery from partner abuse: the application of the strengths perspective Int J Soc Welfare 2010: 19: 23–32 © 2008 The Author(s), Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd and the International Journal of Social Welfare. This study applied, and examined the effectiveness of...

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Published in:International journal of social welfare 2010-01, Vol.19 (1), p.23-32
Main Authors: Song, Li-yu, Shih, Chaiw-yi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Depression
Domestic violence
Mental health
Partner Abuse
recovery
Self
Self image
sense of self
Social services
Social work
strengths perspective
Taiwan
Treatment Outcomes
Violence
Women
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Summary:Song L, Shih C. Recovery from partner abuse: the application of the strengths perspective Int J Soc Welfare 2010: 19: 23–32 © 2008 The Author(s), Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd and the International Journal of Social Welfare. This study applied, and examined the effectiveness of, the strengths perspective on women who experienced partner abuse in Taiwan. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were utilised. The findings from quantitative analysis show that the subjects experienced a significant decrease in depression, were positively empowered and had better life satisfaction. The results of the qualitative analysis further denote the functional components of recovery as the growth of sense of self, affirmation and action, or realisation of self. These results suggest that the strengths perspective could be a useful approach for case managers working with this population in helping the women to rediscover their own sense of self and reconstruct a productive life.
ISSN:1369-6866
1468-2397
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2397.2008.00632.x