Article
Criminology & Penology
Carolien J. Aantjes, Rehana Capurchande, Carlos Cuinhane, Vasco Muchanga, Khatia Munguambe
Summary: This paper examines how family dynamics and normative role expectations influence disclosure decisions of LGBTI youth, highlighting the importance of conforming to heteronormative norms and maintaining secrecy to protect family relationships. Mediation by family elders positively impacts communication and protects against discrimination.
LGBTQ FAMILY-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jung Chen
Summary: Based on 53 in-depth interviews, this article explores how gay fathers navigate time and relationships in their reproductive journeys, challenging heteronormative timeframes. The findings reveal different temporal-relational paths and highlight the significance of relationships in reproductive decision-making.
LGBTQ FAMILY-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Asiyeh Yari, Bahareh Kabiri, Pooyan Afzali Harsini, Ali Khani Jeihooni
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Health Belief Model (HBM) on promoting knowledge of menstrual health in female students. The results showed that before the educational intervention, there was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of knowledge, perceived sensitivity, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, self-efficacy, cues to action and performance. However, three months after the intervention, the experimental group showed a significant increase in each of the mentioned variables except the perceived barriers.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy Patel, Jose L. Puglisi, Seeta Patel, Derjung M. Tarn
Summary: The purpose of this study was to identify racial/ethnic and individual characteristics associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pregnant women in the United States. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 articles revealed that Hispanic and Black pregnant women had lower acceptance rates, while Asian pregnant women had higher acceptance rates. Additionally, higher education, receipt or intention to receive the influenza vaccine, and at least part-time employment were significantly associated with vaccine acceptance among pregnant women.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Women's Studies
Myka Tucker-Abramson
Summary: This article analyzes Chris Kraus' novels and situates them within the tradition of feminist conceptual artists, highlighting the theme of juxtaposition and the mapping of the uneven effects of global capitalism. The article concludes by discussing a overlooked historical event to support its argument.
Article
Women's Studies
Eini Ella, Limor Goldner
Summary: This study examines the recovery trajectories of 12 Jewish-Israeli women who experienced intimate partner violence. The findings reveal three central themes: the chronology and escalation of the violence, the turning points that led to the termination of the violent relationship, and the women's attempts to regain control and fulfill their needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness. The study discusses these findings within the context of Jewish-Israeli culture, which values motherhood and places importance on children.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(2023)
Correction
Women's Studies
Marianne Hester, Emma Williamson, Nathan Eisenstein, Hilary Abrahams, Nadia Aghtaie, Lis Bates, Geetanjali Gangoli, Amanda Robinson, Sarah-Jane Walker, Elizabeth McCarthy, Andrea Matolcsi, Natasha Mulvihill
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(2023)
Article
Women's Studies
Ellen Reeves, Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Silke Meyer, Sandra Walklate
Summary: Research shows that victim-survivors of intimate partner violence often struggle to be believed and face the risk of their abuser using the legal system against them. This article examines the experiences of 54 Australian women who have experienced legal system abuse within criminal and civil protection order systems. Drawing on feminist legal theory, it highlights the ongoing disbelief in women and validation of abusers by the legal system. These experiences have implications for victim-survivors' perspectives on criminalizing coercive control.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(2023)
Article
Women's Studies
Samson Maekele Tsegay, Shewit Tecleberhan
Summary: This study, based on a feminist theoretical framework and semi-structured interviews, explores violence against Eritrean refugee women in Britain. The findings reveal that Eritrean refugee women experience various types of violence with short- and long-term effects on their lives. The data suggests that the socioeconomic and cultural situations in host and origin countries shape the experiences of refugee women.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Roberta Villalon
Summary: This article is a translation of an interview with Ochy Curiel Pichardo. The interview took place during the SWS 2023 Winter Meeting and focused on the topic of decolonial feminisms. Curiel Pichardo's theoretical work and feminist praxis were the main focus of the interview. The article also mentions Curiel Pichardo's keynote speech from the 2022 winter meeting, where she discussed how her experiences, research, and actions have contributed to feminism.
Article
Women's Studies
Ankita Chatterjee, Sutanuka Banerjee
Summary: This paper uses close textual analysis to explore the representation of same-sex desire in Geetanjali Shree's novel "The Roof Beneath Their Feet". It examines the ways in which the novel challenges heteronormative spaces within the domestic realm and focuses on the formation of clandestine and parallel relationships within heterosexual families. The paper uses the concept of belonging as a framework to analyze how female sexual subjectivity is mediated through intimate spaces and the use of secrecy and gossip. It also explores the intersectionality of class, gender, and community in the formation of same-sex familial belonging and its implications for desire, visibility, invisibility, and female sexual subjectivity.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF WOMENS STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Holly Taylor-Dunn, Lis Bates, Dominic Reed, Anna Hopkins, Shona Morrison
Summary: Researchers investigating gender-based violence (GBV) face unique challenges, and it is important to consider their needs. Reflections from a study conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic suggest that while remote research provided flexibility, it also posed emotional challenges. This article highlights the value of clinical supervision in addressing these challenges and recommends that all GBV researchers have access to this resource.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pelin Batur
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Naomi Pfitzner, Jasmine Mcgowan
Summary: As COVID-19 spread globally, victims of domestic and family violence faced challenges in accessing support services due to lockdown measures. A study in Australia found that although remote support had its challenges, it also improved accessibility for some victims. Therefore, a hybrid service model that combines remote and in-person support should be retained to cater to diverse victim needs and communities.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
David Gadd, Laura Watt, Maria Pampaka, Filippo Varese, Cath White, Rabiya Majeed-Ariss
Summary: This article outlines a feasibility study to investigate the potential of measuring the support needs of adult service users of a sexual assault referral centre (SARC). The study designed a self-completion questionnaire to capture these needs and understand how they change over time and with support provided. The results demonstrate the value of combining information gathered by forensic physicians with a social survey. However, more research is needed to understand what methods will help survivors commit to completing follow-up questionnaires.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Leanne M. Nunn, Romy Winter, Ronald Frey, Nicole L. Asquith
Summary: Despite increased research, policy attention, and funding, reported rates of intimate partner abuse (IPA) have not decreased in the last decade. This study explored the earliest warning signs of IPA to inform the development of effective prevention strategies. Interviews with 13 female victim-survivors in heterosexual relationships revealed negative reactions to their partner's early behaviors but did not recognize them as signs of abuse. The main themes that emerged from the research were: 1) compromised reactions to abusive behaviors, 2) controlling behaviors in the early stages of the relationship that dismissed the participants' beliefs and decisions, and 3) male partners demonstrating exceptional charm and intense pursuit. Gender inequity was identified as the main driver of IPA, and women's socialization created a context that increased the effectiveness of men's control strategies. Primary prevention programs need to include narratives of lived experience of IPA and enhance women's ability to prioritize their own values and needs over their partner's.
JOURNAL OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrey V. Dolinko, Valery A. Danilack, Ruben J. Alvero, Victoria V. Snegovskikh
Summary: This study found that despite normal initial testing, 10% of patients had uterine cavity abnormalities on repeat imaging. No other risk factors for these abnormalities on repeat imaging were identified, except for age and prior abnormality.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geography
Maria Elisa Christie, Daniel Sumner, Lidya A. Chala, Wondi Mersie
Summary: This paper explores the intersection of gender and global environmental change, particularly the gendered impacts of invasive alien plants. It highlights the disproportionate effects of these plants on women's labor, spaces, and assets. The study emphasizes the importance of considering social networks and gender roles in understanding and addressing climate change.
GENDER PLACE AND CULTURE
(2023)
Article
Women's Studies
Susan L. Miller, Ruth Fleury-Steiner, Lauren C. Camphausen, Sarah A. Wells, Jennifer A. Horney
Summary: This U.S. study explores lessons learned about domestic violence service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies strategies used to mitigate the pandemic's impacts on services and advocacy. The study highlights the importance of workforce innovations, system empowerment, and addressing the simultaneous pandemic of racial injustice.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Molly Speechley, Jaimee Stuart, Kathryn L. Modecki
Summary: Traditional models of gender identity development have typically regarded medical intervention as standard and non-binary identification as rare. However, the changing demographics within gender diverse populations necessitate an updated framework for gender identity development. This study systematically reviewed qualitative literature to examine the lived experiences of over 1,758 gender diverse individuals, resulting in a novel and inclusive framework called the Diverse Gender Identity Framework.