Abstract
Objective: This paper discusses the influence of family and cultural backgrounds on South Asian student survivors’ understandings of dating relationships and help-seeking after experiencing dating violence. Methods: Six South Asian undergraduate women dating violence survivors participated in two thé talks (similar to semi structured interviews) and a photo-elicitation activity to share their experiences of dating violence and how they make meaning of these experiences. Findings: Through analysis guided by the tenets of Bhattacharya’s Par/Des(i) framework, this paper highlights two key findings: 1) the powerful role of cultural values in students’ conceptualizations of healthy and unhealthy relationships; and 2) the effect of familial and intergenerational experiences on students’ help-seeking behaviors. Conclusion: Findings highlight the need to incorporate considerations of family and culture in efforts to address and prevent dating violence in higher education.
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