Search for dissertations about: "victim blaming"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words victim blaming.

2. 1. Blaming victims of rape : Studies on rape myths and beliefs about rape

   Author : Kerstin Adolfsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Våldtäktsoffer; Våldtäkt; Attityder; Skuld; Våldtäkt; Skuld; Brottslingar: män; Brottsoffer; Fördomar; Rape; Guilt; Criminals: men; Crime victims; Prejudices; Rape victims; Attitude Psychology ; Rape; Guilt;

   Abstract : Rape is a crime characterized by low reporting and conviction rates. Many victims who do report, drop out during the justice process. This is a problem both for the victims themselves and for the legal certainty of societies. One explanation for low reporting rates is victims’ justified fear of being badly treated, mistrusted, and blamed. READ MORE

4. 2. Elder abuse through a prism of perceptions : perspectives of potential witnesses

   Author : Christen Erlingsson; Britt-Inger Saveman; Sharon Carlson; Sture Åström; Fredricka Gilje; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; elder abuse; Delphi technique; focus groups; narrative analysis; risk indicators; ageism; victim blaming; shame; power; compassion; Nursing; Omvårdnad; Omvårdnad;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to deepen understanding of elder abuse (EA) by exploring and comparing perceptions held by experts, older persons, representatives of potential support organizations, and family members. Experts’ perspectives (I) were examined through risk indicators and screening questions (a) located in EA literature and (b) selected by an international Delphi panel. READ MORE

5. 3. Intimate partner violence against women : foundation for prevention and for an educational programme for new couples in an Iranian city

   Author : Behrooz Hamzeh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Primary prevention; premarital educational programmes; victim blaming;

   Abstract : Understanding how community members conceive the occurrence and prevention of intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) can help set the stage for contextrelevant and sustainable preventive interventions, including educational programmes. The studies forming this thesis are part of such an assessment and concern community members in the city of Kermashah (Iran). READ MORE

6. 4. Blame attribution in rape scenarios: Understanding the role of personal beliefs and situational factors

   Author : Kerstin Adolfsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; rape; blame attributions; just world beliefs; sympathy; rape myths;

   Abstract : Previous studies have found victim-blaming attitudes to hinder victims of rape from reporting to the police. Many victims fear being blamed by people in their near surroundings or by professionals in the legal as well as in the healthcare system. READ MORE

7. 5. Screening for intimate partner violence in healthcare in Kano, Nigeria : barriers and challenges for healthcare professionals

   Author : Ime Akpan John; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Though there has been increased advocacy for screening for Intimate partner violence (IPV) in healthcare over the past decades, data from developed country context suggest that only one in ten healthcare providers routinely screen for this phenomena suggesting barriers. Knowledge on the screening activity, with regard to IPV, and related barriers among healthcare providers in Sub-Saharan Africa is lacking. READ MORE