Language as a Linguistic Barrier in Black Immigrants Accessing Domestic Violence Services
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11214596 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Benedicta Asante (0000-0003-3507-3640, University of Calgary, corresponding author), Grace Aboagyewaa Asante (Department of Language & Communication Science, Normandy University, Caen, France) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 938-951 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Service Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-8376 • E-ISSN: 1540-7314 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01488376.2024.2302506 |
| OpenAlex | W4390879256 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 28 |
This research paper investigates the impact of language barriers on help-seeking behaviors among Black immigrants, with a focus on their experiences in various domains, including accessing and utilizing domestic violence services. The research engages ten service providers, including frontline workers from domestic violence agencies. The study adopts a qualitative approach, incorporating interviews and focus groups, to comprehensively explore the complexities of language barriers and Black immigrant help-seeking behaviors through service providers' perspectives. The qualitative findings reveal that language proficiency plays a pivotal role in shaping the help-seeking behaviors of Black immigrants. Participants with limited language skills expressed challenges in articulating their needs, understanding available resources, and navigating different service systems. Moreover, cultural stigmatization surrounding help-seeking in certain communities further discourages Black immigrants from accessing support services, contributing to underutilization. The research highlights the importance of culturally sensitive service provision and the need for social work practitioners to receive training in cultural competence. Bridging the linguistic divide and creating inclusive service delivery models are crucial steps toward providing equitable access to support resources for Black immigrants. Furthermore, the study calls for future research to explore effective interventions and strategies to overcome language barriers and encourage help-seeking behaviors in this vulnerable population
Business · Cultural competence · Domestic violence · Focus group · Help-seeking · Immigration · Language barrier · Mental health · Pedagogy · Poison control · Political science · Psychological intervention · Public relations · Qualitative research · Service (business · Service delivery framework · Service provider · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Marketing · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Nursing · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
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Thematic Analysis
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |