Possibilities for intervention in domestic violence: Frame analysis of health care professionals' attitudes

T Virkki, M Husso, M Notko, J Holma… - Journal of Social …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
T Virkki, M Husso, M Notko, J Holma, A Laitila, M Mäntysaari
Journal of Social Service Research, 2015Taylor & Francis
Violence is a serious problem, and social and health care providers are in a key position for
implementing successful interventions. This qualitative study of 6 focus groups with
professionals (n= 30) examines the health care professionals' ways of framing a domestic
violence intervention. Of special interest here is how professionals see their own roles in the
process of recognizing and helping victims of domestic violence. By using Erving Goffman's
frame analysis, this study identifies several frames that either: a) emphasize the obstacles to …
Abstract
Violence is a serious problem, and social and health care providers are in a key position for implementing successful interventions. This qualitative study of 6 focus groups with professionals (n = 30) examines the health care professionals’ ways of framing a domestic violence intervention. Of special interest here is how professionals see their own roles in the process of recognizing and helping victims of domestic violence. By using Erving Goffman's frame analysis, this study identifies several frames that either: a) emphasize the obstacles to intervention and justify nonintervention, or on the contrary, b) question these obstacles and find justifications for intervention. The possibilities for intervention are further explored by analyzing the ways in which the dynamics between the different frames allow redefinition of domestic violence interventions. Despite the challenges involved in a domestic violence intervention, there seems to be potential for change in personal attitudes and reform of professional practices. The research findings underline the role of social and health care professionals as members of a larger chain of service providers working collaboratively against domestic violence. Implications for practice and directions in policy and future research are suggested.
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