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040			_aAFVC
100			_aGhaleiha, Amin _97502
245			_aIranian New Zealander men’s perception of domestic violence _cAmin Ghaleiha
246			_aA thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Sciences in Psychology at the University of Waikato
260			_c2018
300			_aelectronic document (182 pages) ; PDF file: 1.47 MB
500			_aMSocSc thesis, University of Waikato
520			_aDomestic violence is a significant social issue in both Iran and New Zealand. Ethnic migrants have a high risk of experiencing domestic violence and have distinct needs compared to the local population. The purpose of this study was to explore domestic violence in the context of migration, through Iranian migrant men’s perceptions. The participants were recruited through social media or by word of mouth through other participants. The research aimed to obtain a deep understanding of factors and experiences that shaped Iranian migrant men’s views on domestic abuse. Seven semi-structured phone and face to face interviews were conducted in both Persian and English when appropriate. The key findings indicated that men were aware of the detrimental effects and the multifaceted nature of domestic violence. However, they showed more tolerance toward non-physical forms of domestic abuse than physical. It was found that Iranian family hierarchy, parenting, and the religious and cultural customs of migrants had a major influence on men’s understanding of domestic violence. Cultural relativism was used to justify domestic violence to some extent. The men argued that migration had altered some of their beliefs and views on gender roles and violence against women in a significant way. Domestic violence was perceived to be a more severe problem in Iran than New Zealand. This study offers recommendations for policy, practice and prevention strategies regarding domestic violence in an Iranian migrant context. (Author's abstract). Record #5823
650			_aATTITUDES _970
650			_aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650			_aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _9431
650			_aIRANIAN PEOPLE _95129
650			_aMEN _9375
650			_aMIDDLE EASTERN PEOPLES _95324
650			_aMIGRANTS _9385
650			_aQUALITATIVE RESEARCH _9485
650			_aRELIGION _9495
650			_aTHESES _9606
651			_aIRAN _96146
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
856			_uhttps://hdl.handle.net/10289/11770
942			_2ddc _cTHESIS