Batista VC, Barreto MDS, Gomes NP, Prado E, Padoin SMDM, de Godoy FJ, Trigueiro TH, Marcon SS. Unveiling family relationships based on the context of domestic violence: a Grounded Theory.
Rev Esc Enferm USP 2023;
57:e20230009. [PMID:
38131439 PMCID:
PMC10740367 DOI:
10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2023-0009en]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To understand the meanings attributed to family relationships by women who have experienced domestic violence.
METHOD
Explanatory study using Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory as references. Data were collected from March to November 2021, through online interviews with 23 women found on the social media application Facebook®.
RESULTS
Data analysis allowed the construction of a theoretical model consisting of three processes: "We learned that it was normal to be mistreated": experiencing a context of violence in the family of origin; "I just wanted a family": experiencing partner violence and redefining family relationships in the context of violence.
CONCLUSION
The meanings attributed to family relationships are elaborated and modified according to the interpretation, trajectory of confrontation, and interactions of women with other individuals and objects in the social web, over time. When experiencing domestic violence, women give new meaning to their feelings and begin to attribute new values, emotions, and empathy to family relationships, expanding their understanding of their weaknesses and potential.
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