Narratives of Domestic Violence against Women: A Multiple Case Study

Abstract

This qualitative-multiple case study was conducted to investigate the lived experiences, coping and insights on domestic violence of women in Bansalan, Davao del Sur. This study employed case study design utilizing In-depth Interview. Five women were interviewed identified through the snowball technique. Using the Miles and Huberman framework in the data analysis, it was revealed that domestic violence as experienced by women having an abusive partner include physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, economic abuse, and grave threat. These abused women cope by giving attention and focus to children, and seeking social support. Further, the emerging themes on their insights in addressing these abuses comprise provision of livelihood program, seminar on women's rights and protection, and counselling and moral recovery program.