The impact on informal supporters of domestic violence survivors : Alison Clare Gregory, Emma Williamson and Gene Feder a systematic literature review
By: Gregory, Alison
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Contributor(s): Williamson, Emma | Feder, Gene.
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ArticleSeries: Trauma, Violence, & Abuse.Publisher: Sage, 2017Subject(s): DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | FAMILIES | HELP SEEKING | INFORMAL SUPPORTERS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS | INTERVENTION | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | MENTAL HEALTH | SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS | VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | WELLBEING | WORKPLACE | UNITED KINGDOMOnline resources: Read abstract
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Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 2017, 18(5): 562-580Summary: A systematic literature review of reported research (either in peer-reviewed journals or in grey literature) was undertaken to explore the impacts of DV on survivor networks. Of the articles found, 24 had data relating to the topic area, though no study addressed the question directly. Framework analysis and meta-ethnography generated the following themes: physical health impacts, negative impacts on psychological well-being, direct impacts from the perpetrator, and beneficial impacts on psychological well-being. The studies in this review indicated that informal supporters may be experiencing substantial impact, including vicarious trauma and the risk of physical harm. Currently, there is little support available which is directly aimed at informal supporters of DV survivors, thus these findings have practical and policy implications, in order to acknowledge and meet their needs. (From the abstract). See also subsequent articles on this topic (#5395 & $5442). Record #5443
Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 2017, 18(5): 562-580
A systematic literature review of reported research (either in peer-reviewed journals or in grey literature) was undertaken to explore the impacts of DV on survivor networks. Of the articles found, 24 had data relating to the topic area, though no study addressed the question directly. Framework analysis and meta-ethnography generated the following themes: physical health impacts, negative impacts on psychological well-being, direct impacts from the perpetrator, and beneficial impacts on psychological well-being. The studies in this review indicated that informal supporters may be experiencing substantial impact, including vicarious trauma and the risk of physical harm. Currently, there is little support available which is directly aimed at informal supporters of DV survivors, thus these findings have practical and policy implications, in order to acknowledge and meet their needs. (From the abstract). See also subsequent articles on this topic (#5395 & $5442). Record #5443
