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A 6 page research paper that discusses the problems of domestic abuse among Hispanic/Latina women from a risk and resiliency theoretical perspective. Empirical relevant research is summarized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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researchers believe that Hispanic women may be especially vulnerable to domestic violence issues (Walter). Immigrant women, in particular, are vulnerable due to the fact that they often live in communities
that offer them few options, "other than to remain living with the men who abuse them" (Walter). Mary Boyd, Tena Hunt and Kathleen Scharer of the University of South Carolina
College of Nursing conducted a series of studies that examined ties between "domestic violence, child and substance abuse and the prevalence of domestic violence among Hispanics" residing in South Carolina
("South Carolina" 14). More than 300 Hispanic women were interviewed and 70 percent reported experiencing domestic violence during the previous year ("South Carolina" 14). A Risk and Resiliency Perspective
on this Problem In social work practice today, the idea of resiliency is being implemented within an increasing context of situations and circumstances (Greene 2). Resilience is defined as the
"manifested competence (of clients) in the context of significance challenges to adaptations" (Greene 2). This orientation has been integrated with both ecological and developmental theory in order to deepen the
understanding of social workers in regards to adaptive behavior. Professional literature shows that the "risk and resilience perspective" perspective is perceived as describing the "factors (which) contribute to successful outcomes
in the face of adversity" (Greene 2). Studies of risk and resilience are similar in structure to epidemiological investigations performed by public health officials into the risk behaviors associated
with disease (Greene 4). As public health studies reveal that some people are better able to withstand the stresses of risk behavior, such as smoking, without developing associated diseases, social
research recognizes that some people are better at withstanding adversity or high levels of stress (Greene 4). The realization that some people possess the ability to withstand adversity has led
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