Woman Abuse in Dating Relationships: The Relevance of Social Support Theory

• NCJ Number: 111933
• Journal: Journal of Family Violence Volume: 3 Issue: 1 Dated: (March 1988) Pages: 1-13
• Author(s): W S DeKeseredy
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 13 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Policy/Procedure Handbook/Manual
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper describes social support theory's potential contribution to the study of woman abuse dating relationships.

Abstract

Many women are victimized by their boyfriends. Male social netowrks may encourage members to abuse their girlfriends. A review of related literature shows that social support theory may help clarify this problem. 2 figures, 1 footnote, and 44-item bibliography. (Author abstract modified)