The study sought to answer the question: In what ways does spirituality serve as a protective factor for adolescents exposed to domestic violence? The study used the hermeneutical phenomenological perspective which focuses on the interpretation of the meanings individuals make of their lives and experiences. This study sought to understand how spirituality served as a source of strength for victims that were exposed to domestic violence.
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This qualitative research seeks to identify those individuals whose life experiences are most relevant and provide the most insight to the subject being studied, and to achieve this, the study use purposeful sampling. This study was conducted at a local non-profit agency for survivors of domestic violence in a large city in the United States. The agency serves women and children who were impacted by domestic violence. This agency has several programs, including transitional living, a main outreach center and shelters.
The sample size study consisted of 14 adolescents, eleven participants were female and three were male. Seven of the participants identifies themselves as Hispanic, six were African American, and one was White. The ages of the participants ranged from 13 to 16. Exposure to violence were experienced by all of them.
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In order to achieve this experience, the researcher used a semi structured interview, with same amount of open-ended questions asked to each participant. This allowed the participant to share their experiences as they viewed them but at the same time researchers were allowed for the systematic collection of data. The questions asked included: How does spirituality help you through difficult times? How have difficult times helped you become spiritually stronger? In what ways does spirituality give you hope for your
Sample
This qualitative research seeks to identify those individuals whose life experiences are most relevant and provide the most insight to the subject being studied, and to achieve this, the study use purposeful sampling. This study was conducted at a local non-profit agency for survivors of domestic violence in a large city in the United States. The agency serves women and children who were impacted by domestic violence. This agency has several programs, including transitional living, a main outreach center and shelters.
The sample size study consisted of 14 adolescents, eleven participants were female and three were male. Seven of the participants identifies themselves as Hispanic, six were African American, and one was White. The ages of the participants ranged from 13 to 16. Exposure to violence were experienced by all of them.
Instruments …show more content…
In order to achieve this experience, the researcher used a semi structured interview, with same amount of open-ended questions asked to each participant. This allowed the participant to share their experiences as they viewed them but at the same time researchers were allowed for the systematic collection of data. The questions asked included: How does spirituality help you through difficult times? How have difficult times helped you become spiritually stronger? In what ways does spirituality give you hope for your