Women’s abuse experiences in Jordan: A comparative study using rural and urban classifications

Abstract This study explored the patterns of economic abuse among working married women from rural and urban areas in Jordan, identified their experiences with other abuses interconnected abuse, including psychological, emotional, physical harassment. A quantitative research approach using a descriptive comparative design was employed. The findings indicated that 55.5% 44.5% have encountered spousal two ways: (1) controlling resources managing financial decisions (2) exploiting resources. Economic found to be intertwined forms abuse; who faced also endured primarily emotional psychological followed by harassment, as tactics reinforce maintain control over them. most common form being made feel frustrated neglected when requesting support, while typified resentment told they are inadequate. Physical included partners shaking, slapping, or throwing objects at Both reported harassed workplace partners’ repeated phone calls. In general, more than women, especially abuse.