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The self-concept of battered women : an ecosystemic study

The aim of this study was to explore the self-concept of battered South African women.
The ecosystemic approach was used to ground the battering experience. This qualitative
framework was exploratory and also included an in-depth analysis of the battering
experiences as narrated by abused women. Semi-structured interviews were conducted,
and the data obtained were analysed through the use of the hermeneutic method.
The following were the themes that emerged out of the narratives: dominance, control
versus loss of control, connection versus disconnection, security versus insecurity, and
feelings of degradation.
The study provides a holistic understanding of battering and its impact on women’s selfconcept. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/2685
Date January 2009
CreatorsMashaba, Evah Malebo
ContributorsBaloyi, Lesiba
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (vii, 95 leaves)

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