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Hoge, Gretchen L.. Understanding and measuring economic self-sufficiency in the context of intimate partner violence and immigration. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3K64M7J

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TitleUnderstanding and measuring economic self-sufficiency in the context of intimate partner violence and immigration
NameHoge, Gretchen L. (author); Postmus, Judy L (chair); Peterson, N Andrew (internal member); McMahon, Sarah (internal member); Hetling, Andrea (outside member); Rutgers University; Graduate School - New Brunswick
Date Created2016
Other Date2016-05 (degree)
SubjectSocial Work, Intimate partner violence, Emigration and immigration
Extent1 online resource (x, 118 p. : ill.)
DescriptionEconomic self-sufficiency (ESS) has primarily been thought of as a goal of social welfare policy connected with means-tested public assistance programs, although its relevance has a much broader reach when considering the concept of economic well-being. Despite scholarly efforts to make progress in defining and measuring the construct, conceptualizations of ESS tend to be derived from the experiences of recipients of means-tested public assistance and are often influenced by the expectations and ideologies of policymakers themselves. This study uses a mixed method research design to better understand how ESS functions in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) for Latina immigrant women. Qualitative data from in-depth interviews with 17 Spanish-speaking Latina immigrant survivors of IPV and quantitative survey data from 181 Latina immigrant survivors was analyzed. Findings highlight ESS as an outcome involving concrete characteristics such as access to basic necessities via work, freedom to achieve and movement toward increased levels of independence, and potential for acquiring material items or lifestyle characteristics that go beyond basic necessities. Psychological experiences marking progress made toward ESS, and the importance of economic self-efficacy (ESE) as a means for moving forward are also discussed. The concepts of interdependence and reciprocity were salient throughout all levels of discussion of characteristics and experiences in making progress toward ESS. Quantitative findings point to the need for further study of a measure of ESS that incorporates subtle psychological aspects of ESS, including ESE, alongside the primary theoretical underpinnings of ESS. Implications for the way ESS is conceptualized and measured in the context of IPV and immigration and insights related to how ESS is understood and applied in policy, practice, and research settings are discussed.
NotePh.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Gretchen L. Hoge
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3K64M7J
Languageeng
CollectionGraduate School - New Brunswick Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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