Naslov (eng)

Behind the Decision: Understanding the Reasons for Staying in or Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Autor

Janković, Ivana

Publisher

Opis (eng)

Godišnjak za psihologiju, Vol. 22, 2025, str. 125-147.

Opis (eng)

Intimate partner violence against women represents a serious social issue with significant negative consequences for victims, their families, and society as a whole. Understanding the reasons why women remain in or leave abusive relationships is essential for the development of effective prevention and intervention measures. The aim of this study was to explore the factors influencing women’s decisions to stay in or leave violent relationships. The study was conducted with a sample of 15 women residing in a safe house, using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis for data interpretation. The findings indicate that key reasons for remaining with an abusive partner include the normalization or tolerance of less severe forms of violence, lack of social and economic resources, internalized patriarchal values, religious beliefs, emotional attachment, as well as fear and feelings of shame. In contrast, the decision to leave is typically triggered by the escalation of violence, abuse directed at children, loss of hope in the partner’s change, and fear of retaliation. This study highlights the complexity of decision-making processes among women experiencing intimate partner violence and underscores the need for comprehensive support that takes into account their psychological, social, and cultural circumstances.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2025

Licenca

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Predmet

OSNO - Opšta sistematizacija naučnih oblasti, Psihologija

žrtve, partnersko nasilje, ostanak sa nasilnim partnerom, proces napuštanja

OSNO - Opšta sistematizacija naučnih oblasti, Psihologija

victims, intimate partner violence, remaining with an abusive partner, leaving process

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Radovi istraživača Filozofskog fakulteta u Nišu