The self-concept of battered women : an ecosystemic study

Mashaba, Evah Malebo

dc.contributor.advisor	Baloyi, Lesiba	en
dc.contributor.author	Mashaba, Evah Malebo	en
dc.date.accessioned	2009-10-15T12:18:53Z
dc.date.available	2009-10-15T12:18:53Z
dc.date.issued	2008-11
dc.date.submitted	2009
dc.identifier.citation	Mashaba, Evah Malebo (2008) The self-concept of battered women : an ecosystemic study, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2685>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2685
dc.description.abstract	The aim of this study was to explore the self-concept of battered South African women. The ecosystemic approach was used to ground the battering experience. This qualitative framework was exploratory and also included an in-depth analysis of the battering experiences as narrated by abused women. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the data obtained were analysed through the use of the hermeneutic method. The following were the themes that emerged out of the narratives: dominance, control versus loss of control, connection versus disconnection, security versus insecurity, and feelings of degradation. The study provides a holistic understanding of battering and its impact on women’s selfconcept.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (vii, 95 leaves)	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Ecosystemic approach	en
dc.subject	Hermeneutics	en
dc.subject	Qualitative research	en
dc.subject	Self-concept	en
dc.subject.ddc	616.85822
dc.subject.lcsh	Abused woman -- South Africa -- Psychology
dc.subject.lcsh	Abused wives -- Psychology
dc.subject.lcsh	Women -- Abuse of -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh	Women -- Crimes against -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh	Self-perception in woman
dc.title	The self-concept of battered women : an ecosystemic study	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Psychology	en
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Clinical Psychology)	en