Krithi Ravi
Biographic Data
| ID | 4413231 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Krithi Ravi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Krithi |
| FAMILY NAME | Ravi |
| SIGNATURE | RAVI K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Knoxville College |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1198-014X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 35 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 35 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Digital Scholar: Artificial Intelligence in Social Work Research
While social work remains deeply human-centered, there are questions about how artificial intelligence (AI) can support the advancement of social work research. AI can guide researchers in various spheres, including developing and refining research questions, producing literature reviews and conducting analyses. AI can boost social work research productivity and position the profession as forward-thinking. However, since the buzz around ChatGPT b…
A Scoping Review of Nature Exposure and Engagement Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and Their Children
A growing body of research demonstrates the benefits of nature. Several reviews have been published on the association between nature exposure and mental and physical health among adults and children. Less is known about the benefits of nature for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and their children. To address this gap, this scoping review applies Herman’s Trauma Theory to examine existing research on nature engagement and exposure am…
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Biological Signatures of Stress
Digital Disclosure of Intimate Partner Violence on Social Media: A Scoping Review
Surveillance or Support? Mothers’ Experiences of Parenting in U.S. Intimate Partner Violence Shelters
Brief review of the 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act: Gaps and way forward
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has profound impacts on individuals affected by domestic violence. Through its reauthorizations, this legislation has aimed to support immigrants. Despite improvement, there remain gaps. In this brief note, we focus on the stated goals of the VAWA and review impacts of reauthorizations on immigrants. To review the legislation, we utilize a historical and intersectional feminist analytical lens. Furthermore, w…
Do I Belong Here? Experiences of Transgender Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Domestic Violence Shelters
Transgender survivors experience high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) compared with cisgender survivors. In addition, transgender survivors face barriers to seeking help from domestic violence shelters due to concerns surrounding discrimination because of their gender identity. Understanding the experiences of transgender survivors in shelters is critical to ensuring inclusive, gender-affirming services are available. This study used a m…
Survivor Experiences Living in an Intimate Partner Violence Shelter in the United States in 2022: Implications for the Covid-19 Endemic and Beyond
This study examines the lived experiences of survivors of IPV ( n = 13) living in IPV shelters in the Southern United States in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study makes recommendations for researchers and service providers that can be applied to other public health and environmental emergencies. Descriptive statistics were analyzed for the demographic questions and the participants’ responses to the COVID-19 impact scale. Thematic anal…
Gender Differences in Intimate Partner Violence Cause Attribution in South Asian Immigrants in the United States: Implications for Practice
South Asian immigrant communities in the United States face a significant prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV). This brief investigates the attributions of violence causes, particularly considering gender differences. For this study, data from a cross-sectional study with 450 adult South Asian participants was utilized. We explore three subscales—Structural/Cultural Causes, Environmental Causes, and Individual-Related Causes—of the viole…
Depression Among Resettled Karen Refugees in the United States: An Exploratory Pilot Study
Due to prolonged ethnic and religious persecution, the Karen have endured numerous traumatic experiences including systematic violence and mistreatment, resulting in long-term psychological sequelae. This study examines the prevalence of depression among Karen refugees from Burma ( N = 37) using a culturally grounded mental health screening tool within a primary health care community clinic in the southern United States. A total of 48.60% met the…
He Offered to Buy Me a Sundress: ” Experiences of Harassment and Discrimination Within the Context of Social Work Academic Conferences
As social workers, we value social justice and strive to uphold equal rights and opportunities for all. Nevertheless, harassment and discrimination still occur at social work academic conferences, impeding a person's ability to safely and equitably conduct their job. In response to an incident of harassment that occurred at the 2022 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, we conducted a rapid response methodological approach util…
Scoping Review on the Utilization of the Violence against Women Act by Survivors: Gaps and Recommendations
Efficacy of Psychoeducation for University Staff Working with Students Exposed to Childhood Domestic Violence
Provider Experiences of Utilizing the Violence Against Women Act to Support Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
Future research should include service providers from across all regions of the U.S. Social workers should utilize a client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach when working with immigrant survivors. Policy implications include (a) that "any credible evidence protection" recognized by VAWA provisions is acknowledged for U-Visa approval decisions, (b) making optional the requirement that survivors assist law enforcement in the…
Enhancing Child Wellbeing Through Trauma-Informed Parenting Practices: A Pilot Study
He Was Afraid I Wouldn’t Come Back”: Experiences of Transportation Coercion Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in the United States
Systematic Review of the Psychometric Properties of Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Measures
Domestic violence (DV) is a pervasive public health issue due to its high prevalence and the adverse effects it can have on individuals. Standardized measures can fail to account for within-group differences that are salient among diverse populations. The current review aims to systematically review and organize the psychometric studies of culturally responsive DV measures. The goal of the review is to inform researchers and practitioners about t…
Factors Influencing Help-seeking Choices Among Non-Service-Connected Survivors of IPV
Presenting Methodological Resilience for Conducting Research with Vulnerable Populations During Current and Future Pandemics: A Case Study with IPV Shelters and Survivors in the United States
Facilitators of Formal Help-Seeking for Adult Survivors of IPV in the United States: A Systematic Review
A survivor’s decision to engage with formal services for experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) is influenced by factors at the individual, interpersonal, and sociocultural levels. Understanding factors that facilitate survivors’ choice to seek services could be beneficial to formal service providers including community agencies, health professionals, and the criminal justice system, providing guidance toward the development and implement…
Teen Dating Violence Help-Seeking Intentions and Behaviors Among Ethnically and Racially Diverse Youth: A Systematic Review
Teen dating violence (TDV) affects millions of youth in the United States and globally each year. A systematic review was conducted to examine the help-seeking intentions and behaviors of youth between the ages of 12 and 19 based on racial and ethnic differences. Considering the high prevalence of TDV among racially and ethnically diverse youth, previous systematic reviews have recommended that future scholarship address help-seeking intentions a…
The Relationship Between Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and an Emotional–Behavioral Disability: A Scoping Review
Children’s exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) is an adverse childhood experience that often results in academic, behavior, and mental health difficulties. This study reviewed the empirical studies examining the relationship between children’s exposure to IPV and an emotional–behavioral disability (EBD). Studies were included in the review if they examined the relationship between exposure to IPV and EBD among children under 18. This rese…
African immigrant acculturation scales in the USA: A systematic review
Acculturation consists of a process of learning and adapting the behaviours and cultural values of another cultural group. However, the conceptualisation and measurement of acculturation is inconsistent across scholars. Therefore, the authors systematically reviewed the acculturation literature to identify and assess the psychometric properties of acculturation measures with African immigrants in the USA. This systematic review was conducted base…
Intimate Partner Violence Effects on Children’s Academic Achievement: Results from a Nationally Representative Sample
Mental Health Impacts of Hurricane Harvey: Examining the Roles of Intimate Partner Violence and Resilience
Prior research has found that the prevalence and severity of intimate partner violence (IPV) increase in communities experiencing a disaster. Less studied are the associations between IPV, disaster exposure, and mental health outcomes following disaster events. In the current study, authors examined the prevalence of IPV before and after Hurricane Harvey and the direct and indirect effects of risk (i.e., disaster exposure, IPV) and resilience on …
Survivors’ Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Shelter Utilization During Covid-19
The Role of Social Support in the Link Between Economic Abuse and Economic Hardship
Experiences With Help Seeking Among Non–Service-Engaged Survivors of IPV: Survivors’ Recommendations for Service Providers
Engaging with formal intimate partner violence (IPV) services can buffer the impacts of violence and reduce future risk. Many survivors do not access or engage with such services. However, much of our knowledge related to the experiences and perspectives of IPV survivors comes from samples drawn from those seeking formal services. Qualitative interviews with 23 survivors of violence who are not currently engaged with formal IPV services were cond…
Factors Influencing Help-seeking Choices Among Non-Service-Connected Survivors of IPV
A Pilot Study of a Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program With Karen Refugees
While teen dating violence (TDV) prevention programs generally report changes in participants' attitudes and mixed findings about changes in behavior, little is known about the impact of TDV programs on ethnic minority youth. This study examined the effectiveness of Safe Dates, an evidence-based TDV prevention program, in educating 21 resettled Karen refugee youth from Burma. Findings indicated changes in attitudes toward violence occurred from p…
Provider Experiences of Utilizing the Violence Against Women Act to Support Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
Future research should include service providers from across all regions of the U.S. Social workers should utilize a client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach when working with immigrant survivors. Policy implications include (a) that "any credible evidence protection" recognized by VAWA provisions is acknowledged for U-Visa approval decisions, (b) making optional the requirement that survivors assist law enforcement in the…
Enhancing Child Wellbeing Through Trauma-Informed Parenting Practices: A Pilot Study
Exploring dating practices and acceptability of a dating violence program with Karen youth
Teen dating violence (TDV) negatively impacts the health of youth in the United States and internationally, but we know little about dating violence among resettled refugee adolescents in the United States. We conducted a focus group with six Karen refugee youth to learn about dating practices and determine acceptability of a TDV prevention program curriculum, as a first step in addressing TDV in this community. Five themes emerged from the youth…
Exploring dating practices and acceptability of a dating violence program with Karen youth
Teen dating violence (TDV) negatively impacts the health of youth in the United States and internationally, but we know little about dating violence among resettled refugee adolescents in the United States. We conducted a focus group with six Karen refugee youth to learn about dating practices and determine acceptability of a TDV prevention program curriculum, as a first step in addressing TDV in this community. Five themes emerged from the youth…
Exploring the role of faith in resettlement among Muslim Syrian refugees
Over 95% of the refugees from Syria who have resettled in the United States are Muslim. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the role of the Islamic faith in contributing to resiliency among recently resettled refugees from Syria. Ten in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with Syrian adults who had arrived in the United States between 3 months and 2 years prior to the study. Findings emphasized the primary role of th…
A Pilot Study of a Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program With Karen Refugees
While teen dating violence (TDV) prevention programs generally report changes in participants' attitudes and mixed findings about changes in behavior, little is known about the impact of TDV programs on ethnic minority youth. This study examined the effectiveness of Safe Dates, an evidence-based TDV prevention program, in educating 21 resettled Karen refugee youth from Burma. Findings indicated changes in attitudes toward violence occurred from p…
The Role of Social Support in the Link Between Economic Abuse and Economic Hardship
A Systematic Review of the Child Exposure to Domestic Violence Scale
Children’s exposure to parental intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognised as an adverse childhood experience that impacts children’s healthy development. Limitations in measurement have prevented a comprehensive assessment of children’s exposure to parental IPV. The Child Exposure to Domestic Violence (CEDV) Scale was developed to address these limitations. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesise and summarise the psychometric…
Karen refugee youths’ satisfaction with a teen dating violence prevention program
Teen dating violence is a public health problem in the U.S. and internationally. Evaluations of teen dating violence (TDV) prevention programs demonstrate positive changes in youths’ knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Less is known about youths’ satisfaction with TDV programming, especially among refugee youth. This study examines the satisfaction of an evidenced-based TDV program among Karen refugee youth (n = 14) who participated in a pilot st…
Experiences With Help Seeking Among Non–Service-Engaged Survivors of IPV: Survivors’ Recommendations for Service Providers
Engaging with formal intimate partner violence (IPV) services can buffer the impacts of violence and reduce future risk. Many survivors do not access or engage with such services. However, much of our knowledge related to the experiences and perspectives of IPV survivors comes from samples drawn from those seeking formal services. Qualitative interviews with 23 survivors of violence who are not currently engaged with formal IPV services were cond…
Systematic analysis of authorship demographics in global surgery
BACKGROUND: Global surgery has recently gained prominence as an academic discipline within global health. Authorship inequity has been a consistent feature of global health publications, with over-representation of authors from high-income countries (HICs), and disenfranchisement of researchers from low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this study, we investigated authorship demographics within recently published global surgery liter…
Exposure to IPV among Children in the Child Welfare System and an Emotional-Behavioral Disability: The Role of Maternal Depression and Social Support
Survivors’ Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Shelter Utilization During Covid-19
Facilitators of Formal Help-Seeking for Adult Survivors of IPV in the United States: A Systematic Review
A survivor’s decision to engage with formal services for experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) is influenced by factors at the individual, interpersonal, and sociocultural levels. Understanding factors that facilitate survivors’ choice to seek services could be beneficial to formal service providers including community agencies, health professionals, and the criminal justice system, providing guidance toward the development and implement…
Teen Dating Violence Help-Seeking Intentions and Behaviors Among Ethnically and Racially Diverse Youth: A Systematic Review
Teen dating violence (TDV) affects millions of youth in the United States and globally each year. A systematic review was conducted to examine the help-seeking intentions and behaviors of youth between the ages of 12 and 19 based on racial and ethnic differences. Considering the high prevalence of TDV among racially and ethnically diverse youth, previous systematic reviews have recommended that future scholarship address help-seeking intentions a…
The Relationship Between Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and an Emotional–Behavioral Disability: A Scoping Review
Children’s exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) is an adverse childhood experience that often results in academic, behavior, and mental health difficulties. This study reviewed the empirical studies examining the relationship between children’s exposure to IPV and an emotional–behavioral disability (EBD). Studies were included in the review if they examined the relationship between exposure to IPV and EBD among children under 18. This rese…
African immigrant acculturation scales in the USA: A systematic review
Acculturation consists of a process of learning and adapting the behaviours and cultural values of another cultural group. However, the conceptualisation and measurement of acculturation is inconsistent across scholars. Therefore, the authors systematically reviewed the acculturation literature to identify and assess the psychometric properties of acculturation measures with African immigrants in the USA. This systematic review was conducted base…
Intimate Partner Violence Effects on Children’s Academic Achievement: Results from a Nationally Representative Sample
Mental Health Impacts of Hurricane Harvey: Examining the Roles of Intimate Partner Violence and Resilience
Prior research has found that the prevalence and severity of intimate partner violence (IPV) increase in communities experiencing a disaster. Less studied are the associations between IPV, disaster exposure, and mental health outcomes following disaster events. In the current study, authors examined the prevalence of IPV before and after Hurricane Harvey and the direct and indirect effects of risk (i.e., disaster exposure, IPV) and resilience on …
Systematic Review of the Psychometric Properties of Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Measures
Domestic violence (DV) is a pervasive public health issue due to its high prevalence and the adverse effects it can have on individuals. Standardized measures can fail to account for within-group differences that are salient among diverse populations. The current review aims to systematically review and organize the psychometric studies of culturally responsive DV measures. The goal of the review is to inform researchers and practitioners about t…
Factors Influencing Help-seeking Choices Among Non-Service-Connected Survivors of IPV
Presenting Methodological Resilience for Conducting Research with Vulnerable Populations During Current and Future Pandemics: A Case Study with IPV Shelters and Survivors in the United States
He Was Afraid I Wouldn’t Come Back”: Experiences of Transportation Coercion Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in the United States
Brief review of the 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act: Gaps and way forward
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has profound impacts on individuals affected by domestic violence. Through its reauthorizations, this legislation has aimed to support immigrants. Despite improvement, there remain gaps. In this brief note, we focus on the stated goals of the VAWA and review impacts of reauthorizations on immigrants. To review the legislation, we utilize a historical and intersectional feminist analytical lens. Furthermore, w…
Do I Belong Here? Experiences of Transgender Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Domestic Violence Shelters
Transgender survivors experience high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) compared with cisgender survivors. In addition, transgender survivors face barriers to seeking help from domestic violence shelters due to concerns surrounding discrimination because of their gender identity. Understanding the experiences of transgender survivors in shelters is critical to ensuring inclusive, gender-affirming services are available. This study used a m…
Survivor Experiences Living in an Intimate Partner Violence Shelter in the United States in 2022: Implications for the Covid-19 Endemic and Beyond
This study examines the lived experiences of survivors of IPV ( n = 13) living in IPV shelters in the Southern United States in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study makes recommendations for researchers and service providers that can be applied to other public health and environmental emergencies. Descriptive statistics were analyzed for the demographic questions and the participants’ responses to the COVID-19 impact scale. Thematic anal…
Gender Differences in Intimate Partner Violence Cause Attribution in South Asian Immigrants in the United States: Implications for Practice
South Asian immigrant communities in the United States face a significant prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV). This brief investigates the attributions of violence causes, particularly considering gender differences. For this study, data from a cross-sectional study with 450 adult South Asian participants was utilized. We explore three subscales—Structural/Cultural Causes, Environmental Causes, and Individual-Related Causes—of the viole…
Depression Among Resettled Karen Refugees in the United States: An Exploratory Pilot Study
Due to prolonged ethnic and religious persecution, the Karen have endured numerous traumatic experiences including systematic violence and mistreatment, resulting in long-term psychological sequelae. This study examines the prevalence of depression among Karen refugees from Burma ( N = 37) using a culturally grounded mental health screening tool within a primary health care community clinic in the southern United States. A total of 48.60% met the…
Medicine (23 works) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (22 works) · Psychology (21 works) · Poison control (20 works) · Domestic violence (19 works) · Suicide prevention (17 works) · Political science (16 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Human Factors and Ergonomics (9 works)