Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2020 Dec;26(4):260-273. 10.4069/kjwhn.2020.11.15.

An integrative literature review on intimate partner violence against women in South Korea

• Min HY
• Lee JM
• Kim Y

• KMID: 2510364
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2020.11.15

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to analyze and synthesize the literature on intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in South Korea.
Methods
Whittemore and Knafl’s integrative review method was used. Studies in English and Korean were searched in seven electronic databases using the following combination of terms: “Korea,” “females or women or girls,” “intimate partner violence or domestic violence or domestic abuse.”
Results
Twenty-five studies were ultimately selected, all of which met the quality appraisal criteria with a grade of medium or higher, using Gough’s weight of evidence. IPV was divided into marital violence and dating violence. Factors related to IPV were classified into intrapersonal, interpersonal, and social factors, and these three factors were linked together. Intrapersonal factors included general characteristics, perceptions, attitudes, psychological factors, and violent experiences. Interpersonal factors involved relationships with parents and partners. Finally, social factors and attributes were integrated into social support and influences on life. In order to minimize and prevent harm to women from IPV when caring for women, multiple factors should be considered.
Conclusion
The findings will be helpful for future IPV research in that they identified points to consider when preventing IPV or caring for victims. Specifically, general and psychological characteristics, perceptions and attitudes toward IPV, relationships with families and partners, and available social support systems and resources should be considered. Moreover, these findings will be helpful for assessing women or providing interventions for victims of violence. Finally, more diverse IPV studies should be conducted by nurses in the future.

Keyword

Domestic violence; Intimate partner violence; Review literature; Women

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  Figure. 1. Flow diagram of study selection.

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