Ambivalent and Consistent Relationships: The Role of Personal Networks in Cases of Domestic Violence

Social networks are usually considered as positive sources of social support, a role which has been extensively studied in the context of domestic violence. To victims of abuse, social networks often provide initial emotional and practical help as well useful information ahead of formal institutions...

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Authors: Bellotti, Elisa (Author) ; Boethius, Susanne (Author) ; Åkerström, Malin 1953- (Author) ; Hydén, Margareta (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Cogitatio Press 2021
In: Social Inclusion
Year: 2021, Volume: 9, Issue: 4, Pages: 211-221
Further subjects:B negative and positive ambivalence
B Social Networks
B sociological ambivalence
B Social Support
B Domestic Violence
B Social Isolation
B negative and positive consistency
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