Journal article
Attitudes and beliefs about family and domestic violence in faith-based communities: An exploratory qualitative study
M Truong, M Sharif, A Olsen, D Pasalich, B Calabria, N Priest
Australian Journal of Social Issues | WILEY | Published : 2022
DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.210
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Abstract
Family and domestic violence (FDV) is a major social, economic and health issue that is associated with a range of physical, mental and behavioural health outcomes. Religion and faith are powerful and influential in shaping the lives of many individuals and societies, in addition to the social practices, norms and structures that are significant in understanding and responding to FDV. This study examines the influence of religious beliefs and values on attitudes and beliefs of FDV among culturally diverse faith communities in Australia. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with 64 participants from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds and included faith leaders, community memb..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We would like to thank all the participants who contributed so generously to this project. We are also grateful to the individuals and organisations that assisted us and advised us on all aspects of the project. The project received funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Open access publishing facilitated by Australian National University, as part of the Wiley -Australian National University agreement via the Council of Australian University Librarians.