Abha Rai
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4438210 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Abha Rai |
| PRENOMES | Abha |
| SOBRENOME | Rai |
| ASSINATURA | RAI A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Loyola University Chicago |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6576-7470 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 38 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 24 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 38 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2019 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
What Immigrants Want Providers to Know About Their Communities and Culture
Although immigrants comprise more than 25% of the U.S. population, non-immigrant social workers serving immigrants may lack a sufficient understanding of immigrant communities. The current study explores information that immigrants ( N = 405) wanted social workers to know about their culture as social workers extensively serve this group of individuals. We used content analysis and generated five themes: (a) a sense of community; (b) identity; (c…
Scoping Review of Cultural Responsivity in Interventions to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Latin America
In this article, we review existing interventions to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) in Latin American contexts to evaluate the extent to which this work incorporates cultural responsivity—meaning whether the interventions consider the unique norms, identities, and attributes of specific cultures. We follow Arksey and O’Malley’s steps for conducting systematic scoping reviews. We reviewed articles from 2003 to 2023 across 12 databases. Fiftee…
In-law Abuse Experiences in a National Sample of Men and Women Across the United States
Advancing Culturally Grounded Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention in AANHPI and SWANA Communities
Development of a Culturally Responsive Intervention for Stronger Communities
Newly arriving individuals who have relocated from another country, especially those escaping situations of stress and violence, trauma, and uncertainty, can experience challenges with integration in a new country. To respond to these needs among new arrivals, we utilized community-based participatory research (CBPR) to develop a novel and culturally responsive intervention. In this research note, we describe our partnership with a community agen…
The Digital Scholar
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…
Gender equality intervention with schoolteachers to prevent gender-based violence
Peru has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in Latin America. Here we describe our intervention, titled ‘Strengthening capacities of teachers for the prevention of gender-based violence in Tambogrande, Perú’. This intervention was developed with local partners and implemented in 2023 with preschool teachers in a Jesuit school on the northern coast of Peru. The programme aimed to strengthen the capacities of preschool teachers to pr…
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…
Digital Disclosure of Intimate Partner Violence on Social Media
Brief review of the 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
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
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
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…
Scoping Review on the Utilization of the Violence against Women Act by Survivors
The Roles of Coping, Resilience, and Perceived Discrimination in Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors’ Mental Health
Purpose Although some evidence indicates that coping and resilience could mitigate the adverse impact of intimate partner violence on survivors’ mental health, there is limited research on how these factors manifest among immigrant survivors, who may also face in-law abuse and discrimination. This brief report explored the associations between coping, resilience, perceived discrimination, and mental health symptoms in immigrant 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…
Efforts to Support High-Quality Research Methods
Do the right thing”
Social workers play a distinctive role in serving all communities, especially immigrants. Heightened immigrant stress and deteriorating well‐being have been reported amid recent anti‐immigrant socio‐political climate. Given the unique challenges of immigrants, they have distinct needs. In our study, we utilize data from a larger study including a sample of first‐ and second‐generation immigrants, to understand “How can social workers support immi…
Correlates of In-Law Abuse among Male and Female Immigrants in the United States
Relationships among intimate partner violence, unfair treatment, depressive symptoms, and family support
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and unfair treatment can negatively affect the health and well-being of many women, especially women of color. Few studies have investigated the mental health impact of both forms of victimization together. Unlike most research on Asian Indian women, which has used aggregated samples of women of various Asian Indian or South Asian descent, this study focused on a specific group of Asian Indians. Data were collected…
Assessing Mental Health Vulnerability Among First- and Second-Generation Immigrants During the Trump Administration
Under the Trump administration, many immigrants struggled with exclusionary policies that created a climate of fear and uncertainty. Our aim was to investigate which immigrants may be more vulnerable for experiencing policy stress and discrimination during this time period. Employing a cross-sectional design, we recruited U.S. immigrants ( N = 490) to complete an online survey assessing experiences of policy-related stress and discrimination. Mul…
Afghan Refugee Resettlement in the United States
Afghan refugees experienced a surge of crisis in August 2021 after the U.S. troops withdrew operations in Afghanistan, leaving them exposed to the harms of the Taliban regime. Sudden evacuation led to family separation and uncertainty. Furthermore, the trauma of leaving loved ones behind and resettling into a new country of which this group had limited familiarity could have challenges in terms of integration. Through our brief practice note, we …
Development of B.R.A.K.E. the Cycle
South Asian (SA) immigrants are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States. Due to the stigma associated with domestic violence among SAs, disclosing victimization experiences may be challenging. In circumstances where experiences are disclosed, informal help-seeking through family/friends is utilized more often than formal help-seeking. Therefore, it is essential for friends/family to be empowered to effectively intervene. …
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…
Migration integration policies as social determinants of health for highly educated immigrants in the United States
Highly educated immigrants are part of the growing population of immigrants who are impacted by the increasingly hostile migration policies in the U.S. This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach and inductive reasoning to explore the possible impacts of migration integration policies as social determinants of health among this group. Data was collected through 31 semi-structured interviewees with highly educated immigrants who had an…
Survivors’ Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Shelter Utilization During Covid-19
South Asian Women’s Organizations
Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence in the Time of Covid -19
Correlates of Intimate Partner Stalking Precipitated Homicides in the United States
Indirect experiences with domestic violence and help‐seeking preferences among south asian immigrants in the United States
The South Asian culture disempowers individuals experiencing domestic violence (DV) from reporting victimization. Past research has found that confiding in and seeking help from friends/family is preferred. Therefore, it is important to gauge the knowledge of community members who may be contacted for support by victims. The goal of the study was to examine indirect experience with DV (knowing someone who experienced DV) and help-seeking resource…
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…
The Need for Expanding the Conceptualization and Investigation of Domestic Violence among Immigrants from South Asia
Journal Article The Need for Expanding the Conceptualization and Investigation of Domestic Violence among Immigrants from South Asia: Implications for Practice Get access Abha Rai Abha Rai PhD, is assistant professor, School of Social Work, and associate director, Center for Immigrant and Refugee Accompaniment, Loyola University Chicago, 1 E. Pearson Street, Office 532, Maguire Hall, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; email: [email protected]. Search…
Mental health service utilization among African immigrants in the United States
This study utilized Andersen's model of health behavior to explore factors associated with mental health service utilization. We also examine rates for mental health service use, treatment preferences, and barriers to care. Data were collected utilizing web-based surveys. The sample consisted of first and second-generation African immigrants who had struggled with emotional or behavioral problems in the past 12 months (N = 323). Hierarchical logi…
Every cloud has a silver lining but… “pathways to seeking formal-help and South-Asian immigrant women survivors of intimate partner violence”
It takes an inordinate amount of resiliency for South Asian (SA) immigrant women survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV)/domestic violence (DV) to seek outside help. The purpose of authors of this study is to understand the process/pathways used by abused SA women to seek formal sources of help. A convenience sample of adult SA women ( N = 9), who were survivors of IPV was recruited from a SA women's organization located in a large Southwest…
Correlates of Intimate Partner Stalking Precipitated Homicides in the United States
Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence in the Time of Covid -19
Survivors’ Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Shelter Utilization During Covid-19
Indirect experiences with domestic violence and help‐seeking preferences among south asian immigrants in the United States
The South Asian culture disempowers individuals experiencing domestic violence (DV) from reporting victimization. Past research has found that confiding in and seeking help from friends/family is preferred. Therefore, it is important to gauge the knowledge of community members who may be contacted for support by victims. The goal of the study was to examine indirect experience with DV (knowing someone who experienced DV) and help-seeking resource…
Mental health service utilization among African immigrants in the United States
This study utilized Andersen's model of health behavior to explore factors associated with mental health service utilization. We also examine rates for mental health service use, treatment preferences, and barriers to care. Data were collected utilizing web-based surveys. The sample consisted of first and second-generation African immigrants who had struggled with emotional or behavioral problems in the past 12 months (N = 323). Hierarchical logi…
Building Partnerships and Trust
Stress and distress among immigrant communities in the United States have escalated under the recent sociopolitical climate (e.g., exclusionary federal policies, COVID-19), underscoring the urgent need for additional data to better understand immigrant experiences. Yet, the very stressors that generate this need for data also create fear and trust-related barriers that might impede research success. Barriers, including a lack of trust, power diff…
Intimate Partner Violence Effects on Children’s Academic Achievement
Utility of Structural Equation Modeling in Social Work Research
The use of structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques in social work has increased over the last two decades. We therefore conducted a systematic review to understand the extent to which SEM is utilized in social work research, given that statistical training is now becoming a part of social work doctoral education. For our review, we utilized the PRISMA method and relied on the Web of Knowledge database. Social work articles published between…
South Asian Women’s Organizations
Assessing Mental Health Vulnerability Among First- and Second-Generation Immigrants During the Trump Administration
Under the Trump administration, many immigrants struggled with exclusionary policies that created a climate of fear and uncertainty. Our aim was to investigate which immigrants may be more vulnerable for experiencing policy stress and discrimination during this time period. Employing a cross-sectional design, we recruited U.S. immigrants ( N = 490) to complete an online survey assessing experiences of policy-related stress and discrimination. Mul…
Afghan Refugee Resettlement in the United States
Afghan refugees experienced a surge of crisis in August 2021 after the U.S. troops withdrew operations in Afghanistan, leaving them exposed to the harms of the Taliban regime. Sudden evacuation led to family separation and uncertainty. Furthermore, the trauma of leaving loved ones behind and resettling into a new country of which this group had limited familiarity could have challenges in terms of integration. Through our brief practice note, we …
Development of B.R.A.K.E. the Cycle
South Asian (SA) immigrants are one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the United States. Due to the stigma associated with domestic violence among SAs, disclosing victimization experiences may be challenging. In circumstances where experiences are disclosed, informal help-seeking through family/friends is utilized more often than formal help-seeking. Therefore, it is essential for friends/family to be empowered to effectively intervene. …
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…
Migration integration policies as social determinants of health for highly educated immigrants in the United States
Highly educated immigrants are part of the growing population of immigrants who are impacted by the increasingly hostile migration policies in the U.S. This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach and inductive reasoning to explore the possible impacts of migration integration policies as social determinants of health among this group. Data was collected through 31 semi-structured interviewees with highly educated immigrants who had an…
More Borders to Cross
Systemic disadvantages have led to adverse outcomes for immigrants and racially minoritized communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including disproportionate rates of exposure, health-related discrimination, higher unemployment rates, lack of adequate health insurance, and stigmatization for the spread of the virus. This study explored the impact of perceived discrimination on the financial and psychological well-being of U.S.-based immigrants…
Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence Among South Asian Immigrants in the United States
The Need for Expanding the Conceptualization and Investigation of Domestic Violence among Immigrants from South Asia
Journal Article The Need for Expanding the Conceptualization and Investigation of Domestic Violence among Immigrants from South Asia: Implications for Practice Get access Abha Rai Abha Rai PhD, is assistant professor, School of Social Work, and associate director, Center for Immigrant and Refugee Accompaniment, Loyola University Chicago, 1 E. Pearson Street, Office 532, Maguire Hall, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; email: [email protected]. Search…
Efforts to Support High-Quality Research Methods
Do the right thing”
Social workers play a distinctive role in serving all communities, especially immigrants. Heightened immigrant stress and deteriorating well‐being have been reported amid recent anti‐immigrant socio‐political climate. Given the unique challenges of immigrants, they have distinct needs. In our study, we utilize data from a larger study including a sample of first‐ and second‐generation immigrants, to understand “How can social workers support immi…
Correlates of In-Law Abuse among Male and Female Immigrants in the United States
Relationships among intimate partner violence, unfair treatment, depressive symptoms, and family support
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and unfair treatment can negatively affect the health and well-being of many women, especially women of color. Few studies have investigated the mental health impact of both forms of victimization together. Unlike most research on Asian Indian women, which has used aggregated samples of women of various Asian Indian or South Asian descent, this study focused on a specific group of Asian Indians. Data were collected…
Brief review of the 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
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
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…
Intimate Partner and Family Violence (24 obras) · Medicine (23 obras) · Psychology (23 obras) · Political science (21 obras) · Poison control (20 obras) · Suicide prevention (20 obras) · Immigration (18 obras) · Domestic violence (16 obras) · Migration, Health and Trauma (13 obras) · Environmental health (10 obras)