Theorizing the process of leaving: Turning points and trajectories in the stages of change

Lyndal Khaw; Jennifer L. Hardesty

doi:10.1111/j.1741-3729.2007.00470.x

Theorizing the process of leaving: Turning points and trajectories in the stages of change

Lyndal Khaw, Jennifer L. Hardesty

Family Science and Human Development

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Abstract

The Stages of Change Model (J. O. Prochaska & C. C. DiClemente, 1984) has been used to explore women's process of leaving relationships involving intimate partner violence. Using a strengths-based approach, this study aims to build upon the model to further theorize the process of leaving. We conducted secondary data analysis of interviews with 19 mothers who left their abusive husbands. Turning points marked mothers' movements from one stage of change to another, resulting in linear and nonlinear trajectories of leaving. All turning points were similar across cases except for the turning point between the stages of action and preparation. Consequently, 3 variations in the trajectories of leaving were found. The theoretical and practical implications for future work with abused mothers are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	413-425
Number of pages	13
Journal	Family Relations
Volume	56
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3729.2007.00470.x
State	Published - Oct 2007

Keywords

Abused mothers
Intimate partner violence
Process of leaving
Stages of Change Model
Trajectories
Turning points

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