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)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/2685 |
| Date | January 2009 |
| Creators | Mashaba, Evah Malebo |
| Contributors | Baloyi, Lesiba |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (vii, 95 leaves) |
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