Low- income families are significantly more likely to have contend with domestic violence, as poverty can act as a fueling factor in this type of conflict. Slabbert (2016) explored and described the experiences of low-income abused women. Researchers used a qualitative approach to explore and describe the phenomenon of low–income abused women. Results clearly demonstrated that despite legislation and emphasis on women’s rights, some women are still exposed to domestic violence. It is evident that low-income abused women are more vulnerable to domestic violence than abused women who have financial resources and options. Poverty limits choices and resources. A significant number of low income abused women have no way out of their situation and
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The research aimed to understand the nature of the relationship between SES, family processes, and individual well-being. A prior assumption of most research on SES, family functioning, and human development is that social position influences families across time and that socioeconomic disadvantage has negative consequences for adults and children. Thus, underlying tenet represents an instance of the social causation perspective, which assumes that social conditions lead to variations in health and well-being. Other theoretical models assume that the relationship between SES and family processes is explained by individual differences in the personal characteristics of family members that affect both their SES and their family relationships. This view represents the social selection perspective, which assumes that the traits and dispositions of individuals influence both their social circumstances and their future emotion and behavioral. This research is important to society because evidence discovered support the notion that a family 's socioeconomic position affects the life course development and interrelationships of family members, and that individual differences appearing during child hood and adolescence help shape economic and educational achievements; also competence as a parent and romantic partner during the adult
The research aimed to understand the nature of the relationship between SES, family processes, and individual well-being. A prior assumption of most research on SES, family functioning, and human development is that social position influences families across time and that socioeconomic disadvantage has negative consequences for adults and children. Thus, underlying tenet represents an instance of the social causation perspective, which assumes that social conditions lead to variations in health and well-being. Other theoretical models assume that the relationship between SES and family processes is explained by individual differences in the personal characteristics of family members that affect both their SES and their family relationships. This view represents the social selection perspective, which assumes that the traits and dispositions of individuals influence both their social circumstances and their future emotion and behavioral. This research is important to society because evidence discovered support the notion that a family 's socioeconomic position affects the life course development and interrelationships of family members, and that individual differences appearing during child hood and adolescence help shape economic and educational achievements; also competence as a parent and romantic partner during the adult