title: An Exploratory Study on the Impact of Domestic Violence on the Families in Trinidad and Tobago, the West Indies.
abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of domestic violence on the economic condition of the families. This cross-sectional study utilized a non-probability sampling procedure (purposive sampling) that included 30 women who have sought services from the Coalition Against Domestic Violence Agency. Data were collected using a questionnaire, which was comprised of 21 questions. The questions sought information on socioeconomic conditions and impact on domestic violence on the financial position. The study revealed that more of domestic violence victims were at an early age. Recommendations for future research include identifying the major causes for family disorganization and break down in the families arise out of domestic violence and other associated factors where explored while emphasizing the importance of family-based programs that minimize the impact.
authors.affiliation: a Social Work Unit, Department of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences , University of the West Indies , St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
authors.forename: Emmanuel Janagan
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D011203:Poverty / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012947:Social Work; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014300:Trinidad and Tobago / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Domestic violence; economic condition; family; impact; women