RT Article
T1 A Qualitative Examination of Mothers’ Experiences in an Interpersonal Violence Intervention Initiative
JF Journal of family violence
VO 39
IS 8
SP 1447
OP 1459
A1 Andrews, Naomi C. Z.
A2 Motz, Mary
A2 Pepler, D.J.
A2 Leslie, Margaret
A2 DeMarchi, Gina
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1907051228
AB PurposeInterventions focused on women – and mothers, in particular – who have experienced violence in relationships are critical to supporting both mothers and their children. Existing evaluation research on such interventions focuses almost exclusively on outcome evaluation. Yet, these interventions are often multifaceted, requiring strong theoretical foundations, systemic changes, and capacity building for stakeholders at multiple levels. The goal of the current study was to describe critical intervention and implementation factors associated with an interpersonal violence intervention for mothers in communities across Canada, by understanding mothers’ experiences in the intervention.MethodParticipants (N = 43, M = 30.14 years) were mothers in 11 different community-based projects. Participants completed interviews or focus groups following participation in a 6–8 week intervention, wherein they were asked open-ended questions about their experiences in the intervention.ResultsUsing a phenomenological approach, five key themes emerged as being particularly impactful to mothers’ experiences in the intervention: readiness, group content, group structure, group characteristics, and the broader structure of the community-based projects.ConclusionThemes mapped onto the overarching theoretical frameworks from which the intervention is based: supporting relationships, building safety, and leveraging the existing capacities of community-based organizations that serve vulnerable families. Results highlight aspects of the intervention and experience that emerged as important to those experiencing violence in relationships.
K1 Implementation
K1 Intervention
K1 Intimate Partner Violence
K1 Family Violence
K1 interpersonal violence
DO 10.1007/s10896-023-00574-y