Kawaja, N, Hebbani, A and Vitale, A (2025) 'Family and domestic violence in culturally and linguistically diverse Australians: a stakeholders’ perspective.' Australian Journal of Social Issues. (Forthcoming)
Abstract
This qualitative study examined the perspectives of stakeholders working with victims of family and domestic violence (FDV) from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia. Sixteen stakeholders participated in focus groups to share their insights on sociocultural factors contributing to FDV, CALD women’s understanding of abusive behaviours, and barriers that prevent these women from reporting and seeking help for coercive practices. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data revealed that stakeholders perceived cultural beliefs, expectations, and practices to significantly influence FDV in CALD communities. According to them, contributing factors included misinterpretations of patriarchy and religion, limited understanding of FDV as coercive control, cultural expectations, migration-related challenges, and acculturative stress. Stakeholders also emphasised that fear, cultural norms, limited interpersonal support, and a dearth of culturally responsive services hinder CALD women from recognising, reporting, and addressing FDV. These findings have important implications for informing policy and the development of culturally responsive programs aimed at improving the well-being and safety of women from CALD backgrounds living in Western societies.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Australia, culture, domestic violence, culturally and linguistically diverse |
| Divisions: | School of Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Dec 2025 12:48 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Dec 2025 12:48 |
| ISSN: | 0157-6321 |
| URN: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/17475 |
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