"Finished with me as a person": The characterization of domestic violence from the perception of raped women

Abstract

The presenter search deals with the characterization of domestic violence from the perception of battered women. However, a descriptive study with four female victims of domestic violence in the greater Florianopolis was developed. It was found that the most cited type of violence was physical violence. Women attribute the use of drugs, jealousy, separation and family culture of the aggressor as the main causes of the occurrence of domestic violence. The most common physical consequences were health problems, fractures and marks on the body; social were separation from family, friends and work, social judgment and shame. Among the psychological damage, appear hurt, anger, fear, lowering mood, low self-esteem, intolerance / impatience, loss of libido. The strategies to decrease violence situation was asking help to others, defense, lower living with the abuser, separation, be quiet and religiosity.