Spousal Abuse: Vietnamese Children's Reports of Parental Violence

Authors

Yoko Baba, San Jose State University
Susan B. Murray, San Jose State University

Abstract

This exploratory study used mailed questionnaires completed by 131 Vietnamese students to examine domestic violence patterns in parents' marital relationships. Research objectives included: (1) gaining an understanding of spousal abuse among Vietnamese couples; and (2) assessing which variables (demographic characteristics, decision-making power, and cultural adaptation, beliefs in traditional gender roles, and conflicts in the family) are correlated with spousal abuse. Findings suggest that although both parents used reasoning, mental abuse and physical abuse in their marital relationships, Vietnamese fathers were more likely to be physically abusive than mothers. Additional variables associated with family conflicts are also examined. Research implications and suggestions for further research are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Baba, Yoko and Murray, Susan B. (2003) "Spousal Abuse: Vietnamese Children's Reports of Parental Violence," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 30: Iss. 3, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2919
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol30/iss3/7