Journal of Counseling Research

Aim: Domestic violence against women is a widespread social problem that can be found in most communities. The intensity and extent of violence against women can be influenced by different cultural and social factors such as cultural capital. The aim of this study is examined the relationship between cultural capital and domestic violence against married women in Mehriz city and provide Solutions for reducing violence against women. To achieve intended objectives of  the research, is used the Bourdieu's cultural capital theory and  Good's Resources theory. Method: This research  done using method survey and  multi-stage cluster sampling on 309  individuals from 15 to 60 years old married women of Mehriz city. Techniques used in this research is researcher made questionnaires. Finding: The Results of data analysis showed that between cultural capital of Women and its dimensions (embodied cultural capital, objectified cultural capital and institutionalized cultural capital) with Domestic violence against women were Reverse and significant relationship. Conclusion: were more the cultural capital of women, violence against women is less.