Help-Seeking After Intimate Partner or Sexual Violence: Exploring the Experiences of International Student Women in Australia

Research suggests that many international students experience intimate partner violence (IPV) or sexual violence (SV) whilst attending tertiary institutions. Yet, little is known about how they engage in help-seeking and what types of support they need following IPV/SV. In this paper, we present fin...

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1. VerfasserIn: Tran, Giang (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Forbes-Mewett, Helen 1955- (VerfasserIn) ; Trả̂n, Lỷ Thị ; Hach, Maria ; Tarzia, Laura
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2025
In: Violence against women
Jahr: 2025, Band: 31, Heft: 10, Seiten: 2574-2602
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Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Violence
Help-seeking
Women
International students
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Zusammenfassung:Research suggests that many international students experience intimate partner violence (IPV) or sexual violence (SV) whilst attending tertiary institutions. Yet, little is known about how they engage in help-seeking and what types of support they need following IPV/SV. In this paper, we present findings from a qualitative analysis of 30 in-depth interviews with international student women who experienced SV/IPV while studying in Australia. The findings highlight how isolation and structural factors can create significant barriers to help-seeking for international student women. Yet, the findings also highlight the agency and resourcefulness of international student women in overcoming challenges. The provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate and tailored support for international students is crucial in order to help reduce the harms of SV/IPV.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012241247198