Date of Award
2000
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
First Advisor
Marilyn Patterson
Second Advisor
Betty LeMasters
Third Advisor
Carolyn Roston
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the similarities and/or differences between African American and White women in their level of acceptance and personal experience regarding domestic violence. This study compared 62 women, 31 African American and 31 White women, ages ranging from 18 to over 58, employed at an area hospital in St. Louis. The study addressed their experiences and attitudes toward domestic violence. The data was analyzed through descriptive statistical comparisons between the two groups, using the Chi-Square procedure. The results of the study indicate no significant difference in the level of acceptance of violence between the groups. However, the groups had a difference in attitude toward counseling. Limitations of this study and implications for future research are covered in the discussion.
Recommended Citation
Ellis, Paula, "Differences in Attitude Between Black and White Women Towards Domestic Violence" (2000). Theses. 177.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/177
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