Mothers in relationships with sex offenders: understanding life experiences
| dc.contributor.author | Dawson, Alyssa, author | |
| dc.contributor.author | Peek, Lori, advisor | |
| dc.contributor.author | Cross, Jennifer, committee member | |
| dc.contributor.author | Opsal, Tara, committee member | |
| dc.contributor.author | Harman, Jennifer, committee member | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2007-01-03T06:11:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2007-01-03T06:11:22Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis examines the experiences of mothers in relationships with sex offenders. The research draws on data gathered through interviews with eighteen mothers. Seven of the participants had entered into their relationships prior to their partner becoming a registered sex offender; the other 11 women had entered into their relationships with men who were already registered as sex offenders. This study explores stresses experienced in seven life spheres--employment, housing, peer and family relationships, relationship with their partner, their children's lives and self-perception--as a result of their relationship with a sex offender. In addition, this study identified the strategies used to cope and the support relied on to mediate the effects of those stresses. Further, I map the respondents' stress trajectories, integrating their stressors and coping strategies. I conclude with recommendations to assist mothers in relationships with sex offenders in the future. | |
| dc.format.medium | born digital | |
| dc.format.medium | masters theses | |
| dc.identifier | Dawson_colostate_0053N_11878.pdf | |
| dc.identifier | ETDF2013500367SOLO | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10217/81013 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | 2000-2019 | |
| dc.rights | Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright. | |
| dc.subject | stigma | |
| dc.subject | sex offender | |
| dc.subject | stress | |
| dc.subject | mothers | |
| dc.subject | relationships | |
| dc.title | Mothers in relationships with sex offenders: understanding life experiences | |
| dc.type | Text | |
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| thesis.degree.discipline | Sociology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Colorado State University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
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