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Acculturation, Partner Violence, and Psychological Distress in Refugee Women From Somalia

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	Abstract

This study examined the relations among acculturation, domestic violence, and mental health in 62 married refugee women from Somalia. Refugees from Somalia constituted the largest group of refugees entering the United States in 2005, and little is known about the presence of domestic violence in this group. The results showed that women who reported greater ability to speak English also reported more experiences of partner psychological abuse and physical aggression. Experiences of more psychological abuse and physical aggressions also predicted more psychological distress. Implications for future research and psychological services are addressed.

First published on February 28, 2008, doi:10.1177/0886260508314310

Journal of Interpersonal Violence 2008;23:1654.

A more recent version of this article appeared on November 1, 2008


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