Emotional Abuse Against Women in the Context of Intimate Relationships: A Concept Analysis

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Background: Emotional abuse of women is common and has significant health and social consequences. Emotional abuse often precedes physical and sexual abuse. Research centered on emotional abuse is limited when compared with other forms of abuse, such as sexual and physical abuse. A lack of understanding of emotional abuse in women can lead to negative health complications and failure to provide the most effective care. A close examination of the attributes of emotional abuse is needed to inform interventions that improve women’s health outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this concept analysis is to explore the critical components of emotional abuse against women in the context of intimate relationships. Method: The Walker and Avant (2011) process was used to analyze the concept of emotional abuse. This analysis utilized quantitative and qualitative research studies. Studies in English from 2013 to 2023 were included. Evidence was reviewed to clarify the attributes, antecedents, consequences, and model cases of emotional abuse in women. Results: One hundred and two studies met the inclusion criteria. Four attributes of emotional abuse were identified, including humiliation, indifference, control, threat, and intimidation. Emotional abuse as a phenomenon is associated with women’s and partners’ influences, unhealthy relationships, the normalization of emotional abuse in society, and the lack of social support. Emotional abuse in women leads to poor psychological, perinatal, and intimate relationship problems. Conclusion: Nurses should understand the attributes, causes, and consequences of emotional abuse in women to help them recognize and address this issue in the clinical setting. Further studies are needed to increase nursing’s understanding of the experience of emotional abuse in women.

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