Developing a Theory of Economic Solvency for Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence. (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gilroy, Heidi; Nava, Angeles; McFarlane, Judith
• Is Part Of: Violence against women. Volume 26:Number 9(2020)
• Page Start: 955
• Page End: 971
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: intimate partner violence -- poverty -- economic solvency -- grounded theory; Abused women -- Periodicals; Women -- Crimes against -- Periodicals; Violent crimes -- Periodicals; Femmes victimes de violence -- Périodiques; Femmes, Crimes contre les -- Périodiques; Crimes violents -- Périodiques; 362.8292
• DOI: 10.1177/1077801219853366
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-8012

Abstract

Poverty and intimate partner violence create a cycle that is difficult for women to escape. To create programs to help women escape the cycle, a full understanding of economic solvency is needed. A Model of Economic Solvency has been created, and this Grounded Theory study serves to validate the model and give more details so that it can be effectively used in research and interventions. The revised model defines economic solvency as a woman's human capital, social capital, sustainable employment, independence, and assets. These factors are affected by opportunities and threats in her relationships, community, and society.