Abstract
Objective: To examine the application of the transtheoretical model (TM) to women's experiences of ending intimate partner violence (IPV). Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 23 abused women. Results: Women use 7 traditional processes of change. Women in early stages of change use cognitive processes. Women in later stages use behavioral processes. Consciousness-raising and social liberation appear in both early and later stages. Helping relationships are critical throughout. Decisional balance and self-efficacy are also related. Conclusions: Women ending IPV do use the TM processes and constructs of change. These findings support the development and evaluation of a TM stage-based IPV intervention.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 122-133 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | American Journal of Health Behavior |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- Domestic violence
- Females
- Intimate partner violence
- Stages of change
- Transtheoretical model
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Social Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health