NCJ Number
111933
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 3 Issue: 1 Dated: (March 1988) Pages: 1-13
Date Published
1988
Length
13 pages
Annotation
This paper describes social support theory's potential contribution to the study of woman abuse dating relationships.
Abstract
Many women are victimized by their boyfriends. Male social netowrks may encourage members to abuse their girlfriends. A review of related literature shows that social support theory may help clarify this problem. 2 figures, 1 footnote, and 44-item bibliography. (Author abstract modified)