Post-Separation Stress Factors among Women Survivors of Domestic Violence in China
A Qualitative Study
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 22327650 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Yingying Cui (0009-0008-2544-2821, National University of Malaysia), Nur Saadah Mohamad Aun (0000-0002-2034-4834, National University of Malaysia), Mohd Suhaimi Mohamad (0000-0002-8387-914X, National University of Malaysia), Surendran Rajaratnam (0000-0002-5865-1485, National University of Malaysia) |
| Año | 2026 |
| Volumen | 12 |
| Número | 1 |
| Páginas | 256 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2026-05-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | The Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1823-8521 • E-ISSN: 3009-0237 |
| Editorial | Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.61211/mjqr120117 |
| OpenAlex | W7165735526 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 29 |
Domestic violence is a serious social problem that does not end for women survivors after they leave an abusive partner. Evidence shows that many survivors continue to cope with multiple stress factors that hinder their recovery process. This study examines the key stress factors faced by women survivors of domestic violence in China. Guided by stress-coping theory, the study explores how survivors perceive and respond to stress factors in the post-separation period. A qualitative design was employed, using semi-structured interviews with ten divorced women survivors. The data were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12, supported by manual cross-checking to enhance analytical rigor. The findings identified six interrelated stress factors grouped into three broader domains: health-related consequences (physical health impairments and psychological distress), socioeconomic challenges (economic insecurity and post-separation coercive control), and relational and social pressures (disrupted maternal-child relationships and social exclusion). The findings indicate that survivors continue to experience persistent physical injuries, psychological trauma, economic vulnerability, ongoing coercive control, family tensions, and social stigma after separation. These results suggest that recovery is a gradual and multidimensional process. The study contributes to the literature by extending the application of stress-coping theory within the Chinese sociocultural context. Practically, it highlights the need for survivor-centered interventions, including long-term healthcare support, economic empowerment, legal protection, and stigma reduction. By foregrounding survivors’ voices, this study offers valuable insights for both academic research and social policy aimed at supporting women in rebuilding their lives after domestic violence
Domestic violence · Foregrounding · Poison control · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Social support · Socioeconomic status · Suicide prevention · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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| Velocidad de citación | historical |
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| Altamente citado | No |