An Exploratory Study on the Impact of Domestic Violence on the Families in Trinidad and Tobago, the West Indies

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of domestic violence on the economic condition of the families. This cross-sectional study utilized a non-probability sampling procedure (purposive sampling) that included 30 women who have sought services from the Coalition Against Domestic Violence Agency. Data were collected using a questionnaire, which was comprised of 21 questions. The questions sought information on socioeconomic conditions and impact on domestic violence on the financial position. The study revealed that more of domestic violence victims were at an early age. Recommendations for future research include identifying the major causes for family disorganization and break down in the families arise out of domestic violence and other associated factors where explored while emphasizing the importance of family-based programs that minimize the impact.

KEYWORDS:

• Domestic violence
• impact
• women
• economic condition
• family

Acknowledgments

The author gratefully acknowledges the Coalition Against the Domestic Violence Agency at Port of Spain and the women respondents who participated in the interviews for this study.

Funding

The author acknowledges the support of “Campus Research and Publication Fund,” the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus (CRP.3.NOV12.11).

Additional information

Funding

The author acknowledges the support of “Campus Research and Publication Fund,” the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus (CRP.3.NOV12.11).