Immigrant women often experience heightened risks of intimate partner violence (IPV) due to vulnerabilities related to their immigration status. While IPV is well-documented as a factor that exacerbates financial difficulties, the specific effects of immigration-related IPV on financial outcomes remain underexplored. This study investigates the association between immigration-status-related IPV and financial strain among immigrant women (n = 192) in the United States, and examines whether financial management attitudes and financial safety planning moderate this relationship. Multiple regression analyses reveal that immigration-status-related IPV is significantly associated with increased financial strain, particularly in areas such as credit card usage and meeting financial obligations. Although financial management attitudes and safety planning provide some protection, their moderating effects are limited to specific types of financial strain, especially strain related to credit card usage. Notably, better financial management attitudes were associated with a reduction in the financial strain caused by immigration-status-related IPV, suggesting that financial literacy and planning may alleviate some economic challenges. Therefore, holistic interventions, including economic empowerment programs and financial counseling tailored to the needs of immigrant women, are essential for supporting survivors in achieving financial stability. Addressing both the violence and the economic disadvantages experienced by immigrant survivors is crucial to improving their financial security and overall well-being as they recover from the violence.
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