A critique of pertinent literature reveals that the
majority of theoretical understandings and modes of
intervention in the arena of spouse abuse are limited by
their adherence to a linear epistemology. It is contended
that when intervention efforts are framed solely in linear
terms, the abusive couple is perceived within a
dichotomous logic of attribution, thereby engendering
solutions of dismemberment. It is suggested that an
ecosystemic perspective, which is grounded in cybernetics,
ecology and systems theory, can offer a means of overcoming
the limitations that currently plague helping institutions.
Such a perspective expands intervention options as the
helper, the helping system(s), the client and the context
of the client's problems are viewed as interrelated rather
than distinct systems. Some of the interlinked variables
which need to be considered when planning an ecosystemic
programme for spouse abuse are also presented. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/17555 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Naidoo, Antonette Hannah |
| Contributors | Fourie, David P. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (192 leaves) |
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