Young Children’s Lives at Domestic Violence Shelters: Mothers’ Perspectives on Their Children’s Experiences

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study is to analyze mothers’ narratives about their children’s life situation while living at domestic violence shelters in Sweden. More precisely, the analysis focuses on determining what aspects are highlighted as being most important for during stay. Method This based interviews with mothers who have experience a shelter together young child/ren. Thematic was used narratives. Results resulted seven themes lives These are: safety , isolation child-friendly environment shared space social relations health stay and support . Conclusion In narratives, issue, something that also affects other time shelter. A environment, access activities support, positive important. addition, experiences regarding these can be understood counteract feeling improve ability process experiences.