Research Proposal

Abstract
The research study conducted by Team D is motivated by the arguments concerning alcoholism and whether or not it plays a role on domestic abuse toward women. The role that alcohol plays in violence toward women is a argumentative issue (Galvani, 2006). Domestic violence can occur between partners of the same sex, women abusing men, and men abusing women. However, in the vast of cases, the victims are women who were battered by their male partners. While victims of domestic violence include both males and females, women are affected inexplicably, and according to the surgeon general, domestic violence is the primary cause of maltreatment to women in the United States (Curry, 2013). Although the association or correlation between alcohol and domestic violence is still open to further study. The belief that the usage of alcohol increases violence causing it to be more intense and harmful is of high importance. Associating alcohol usage to domestic violence allows Team D, once a determination is established of association, to initiate changes that can be beneficial and effective in helping to break the cycle that is so prevalent.

Elements of Study
Purpose
The purpose of this study aims at understanding whether women involved with alcoholic partners most likely to be abused. The elements of the study will identify the variables that significantly affect the choice women make to be with abusive partners.
Review of Literature
Abuse and violence affect women from all backgrounds and ages. Women can be attacked by people they do not know, but mostly by their partner. Abuse causes physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering. Every year, thousands of women are hurt or killed from abuse from their partners. Women 25 and older are at a higher risk of experiencing violence in their relationships, than others. Abuse can cause