Social networks and help-seeking among Korean immigrant intimate partner violence survivors

IF 1.7 3区社会学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

Family Relations Pub Date : 2025-01-17 DOI:10.1111/fare.13138

Jeongsuk Kim, Chunrye Kim

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Abstract

Objective

This study investigated help-seeking behaviors among Korean immigrant women facing intimate partner violence (IPV) and examined how their social networks influence the help-seeking process.

Background

Although existing research highlights the role of social networks in supporting IPV survivors, limited studies explore how these networks specifically impact Korean immigrant women's help-seeking experiences.

Method

We conducted in-depth interviews with 16 Korean immigrant women who self-identified as IPV survivors. Interviews occurred either in person at our New York office or via online or phone interviews. Thematic analysis was employed for data analysis.

Results

Two primary themes emerged regarding Korean immigrants' help-seeking behavior in IPV situations: (a) passive help-seeking within interpersonal networks and (b) active help-seeking through ethnic-based online networks. Korean women tended to avoid disclosing IPV and seeking help from family or local church members. Instead, they often preferred to seek anonymous support through ethnic-based online platforms.

Conclusions

Existing interpersonal networks were rarely used as a route for seeking help, primarily due to cultural norms and stigma. However, online Korean communities emerged as a meaningful resource, facilitating connections with others facing similar challenges and providing anonymous support.

Implications

To facilitate IPV disclosure and better support abused Korean immigrants, we should promote and enhance online platforms that offer confidential emotional support, information, and resources.

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目的本研究调查了面临亲密伴侣暴力（IPV）的韩国移民妇女的求助行为，并探讨了她们的社交网络如何影响求助过程。背景虽然现有研究强调了社会网络在支持 IPV 幸存者方面的作用，但很少有研究探讨这些网络如何具体影响韩国移民妇女的求助经历。方法我们对 16 名自认为是 IPV 幸存者的韩国移民妇女进行了深入访谈。访谈在我们的纽约办事处进行，或者通过在线或电话访谈进行。数据分析采用了主题分析法。结果韩国移民在 IPV 情况下的求助行为主要有两个主题：（a）在人际网络中被动求助；（b）通过基于种族的在线网络主动求助。韩国妇女倾向于避免向家人或当地教会成员披露 IPV 和寻求帮助。相反，她们往往更愿意通过基于种族的网络平台寻求匿名支持。结论现有的人际网络很少被用作寻求帮助的途径，这主要是由于文化规范和耻辱感造成的。然而，网上韩国社区成为一种有意义的资源，它促进了与其他面临类似挑战的人的联系，并提供匿名支持。启示为了促进 IPV 的披露并更好地支持受虐待的韩国移民，我们应该推广和加强提供保密情感支持、信息和资源的在线平台。

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Family Relations Multiple-

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

13.60%

发文量

164

期刊介绍： A premier, applied journal of family studies, Family Relations is mandatory reading for family scholars and all professionals who work with families, including: family practitioners, educators, marriage and family therapists, researchers, and social policy specialists. The journal"s content emphasizes family research with implications for intervention, education, and public policy, always publishing original, innovative and interdisciplinary works with specific recommendations for practice.