Doctoral Dissertations
Date of Award
8-2023
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Major
Child and Family Studies
Major Professor
Megan L. Haselschwerdt
Committee Members
Elizabeth I. Johnson, Shaneda Destine, Kristin Ravi
Abstract
Youth perspectives are missing from our understanding of the intersections between childhood interparental domestic violence exposure (CEDV) legal system interactions (e.g., law enforcement). To address this empirical and practical gap, this study applies intersectionality, theoretically and methodologically, to inform recruitment, data collection, and analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 young adults with CEDV and subsequent legal system interactions. Intersectional multilevel analysis will guide the examination of how interlocking oppressive systems at multiple levels inform CEDV and legal system interaction experiences to inform empirically grounded recommendations for legal system providers, centering the needs and experiences of youth from historically and contemporarily marginalized and harmed families and communities. Findings from this study…
Recommended Citation
Kahovec, Amie, "Domestic Violence Exposure and Legal System Involvement Experiences of Young Adults: A Retrospective, Intersectional, Qualitative Study. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2023.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/8729