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In Order To Develop This Assessment Tool, 650 Surveys Of Chinese, Cambodian, ...

In order to develop this assessment tool, 650 surveys of Chinese, Cambodian, Korean, Vietnamese, and South Asian adults were gathered.
Immigrant families contend with many obstacles. Abusive environments further complicate the hurdles that exist for women who are taken out of their familiar homeland elements. Based on these dynamics, victims of abuse in this type of environment are further isolated due to possible separation from family of origin, language barrier, and lack of knowledge about the host country's view of abuse and provision of supportive services.
Researchers found that it is a complex interweaving of cultural, environmental, and interpersonal factors that contribute to the possibility for domestic violence within the immigrant population. They identify values such as privacy, honor, self-restraint, harmony, and order (Hofstede, 1984; Hu & Chen, 1999; Kirkbride, Tang, & Westwood, 1991; McLaughlin & Braun, 1998) as factors that may minimize the severity of domestic violence within the culture (Ho, 1990). Additionally, immigrants' support system is usually left behind in their homeland, which strips them of supportive family and friends who could otherwise support and advice victims. Further, they may not be knowledgeable of the support services available in their host country. Another factor that contributes to isolation is a possible language barrier (Das Dasgupota & Warrier, 1996). Lack of command of the host country's language could be absolutely devastating and fearful for a victim who is already isolated from a support system and a familiar environment.
Results from the study showed that gender, ethnicity and witness to parental abuse were factors contributing to greater acceptance of wife abuse. Males were more likely to endorse abuse, particularly Cambodian men when compared with Chinese men. Additionally, children who witnessed their mothers being abused were more likely to view abuse as acceptable. Researchers made a final and significant point, stating that although Asian immigrants are categorized within one category, there are apparent differences in Asians' views of spousal abuse.
Methodology
In describing domestic violence toward Asian women and its effects, it was first necessary to describe what a victim is like. Unfortunately, the general public assumes that a battered woman is most likely quite vulnerable in that she is uneducated, passive and weak. Some even believe that a victim enjoys the abuse. Many people wonder why an abused woman does not simply leave her relationship. The reality is that anyone could be a victim, regardless of age, race, disability status, financial status, and education.


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