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Domestic Violence and Risk Factors among Korean Immigrant Women in the United States

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Domestic Violence is a serious problem among Korean immigrant women in the United States. However, little is known about the incidence of domestic violence as well as risk factors predicting violence experienced in intimate relationships. The purpose of this study is to describe domestic violence among Korean immigrant women, including type and frequency of violence and predictive factors of domestic violence experienced by Korean immigrant women. One hundred and thirty-six Korean women completed questionnaires developed in this study. Results indicate that domestic violence is a major family problem for Korean immigrant women. Implications are discussed in terms of the need of social services for Korean immigrant women.

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This work is supported by the Dongguk University Research Fund.

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Lee, E. Domestic Violence and Risk Factors among Korean Immigrant Women in the United States. J Fam Viol 22, 141–149 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-007-9063-5

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