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    Intimate partner violence and family: the effects on pre-adolescents
    (University of the Western Cape, 2024) Brenner, La-eeqa
    This study focused on intimate partner violence as a form of gender-based violence. It aimed to explore and describe the perceptions and experiences of the target population, consisting of survivors of intimate partner violence and their family members, with particular emphasis on the impact it had on pre-adolescents. The researcher employed family systems theory as the theoretical framework to guide the study. A qualitative research approach was adopted, following an exploratory design. Data were collected through individual face-to-face interviews with survivors and family members, using a semi-structured interview schedule as the data collection tool. Purposive sampling was employed, incorporating criteria to select participants best suited for the study. The sample comprised five survivors of intimate partner violence and two family members of each survivor, all residing in the same household in a selected area on the Cape Flats, resulting in a total of 15 participants. Data were analysed using qualitative thematic analysis, following the eight steps outlined by Renata Tesch. Criteria for trustworthiness were upheld, including credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability. Ethics considerations encompassed avoiding harm, obtaining informed consent before data collection, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity in all interactions, and ensuring that the data and transcriptions were secured.