Family and Domestic Violence in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Australians
A Stakeholders' Perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11228129 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nigar G Khawaja (0000-0002-6343-9833, Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Australia, corresponding author), Aparna Hebbani (0000-0003-0435-7579, University of Queensland Brisbane Australia), Agata Vitale (0000-0002-9762-5757, Bath Spa University Bath UK) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 28-38 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Journal of Social Issues (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0157-6321 • E-ISSN: 1839-4655 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajs4.70091 |
| OpenAlex | W7117293926 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
This qualitative study examined the perspectives of stakeholders working with victims of family and domestic violence (FDV) from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia. Sixteen stakeholders participated in focus groups to share their insights on sociocultural factors contributing to FDV, CALD women's understanding of abusive behaviours and barriers that prevent these women from reporting and seeking help for coercive practices. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data revealed that stakeholders perceived cultural beliefs, expectations and practices to significantly influence FDV in CALD communities. According to them, contributing factors included misinterpretations of patriarchy and religion, limited understanding of FDV as coercive control, cultural expectations, migration‐related challenges and acculturative stress. Stakeholders also emphasised that fear, cultural norms, limited interpersonal support and a dearth of culturally responsive services hinder CALD women from recognising, reporting and addressing FDV. These findings have important implications for informing policy and the development of culturally responsive programmes aimed at improving the well‐being and safety of women from CALD backgrounds living in Western societies
Cultural diversity · Culturally appropriate · Domestic violence · Focus group · Perspective (graphical · Project commissioning · Qualitative research · Sociocultural evolution · Thematic analysis · Child Abuse and Trauma · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Intimate Partner and Family Violence
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Influence of Cultural Norms on Formal Service Engagement Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Coercive control of money, dowry and remittances among Indian migrant women in Australia
Reproductive coercion and abuse against women from minority ethnic backgrounds
Varieties of Patriarchy and Violence Against Women
One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis
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Attitudes and beliefs about family and domestic violence in faith‐based communities
Understanding the role of patriarchal ideology in intimate partner violence among South Asian women in Hong Kong
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Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People in Australia about Domestic Violence
Acculturation
Dimensionalizing Cultures
Changing nature and emerging patterns of domestic violence in global contexts
Influence of Family Violence on the Marital Quality in Pakistani Muslims
The psycho-social factors that escalate intimate partner violence (IPV) among South Asian women in North America
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |