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Our understanding of empowerment is recognizing the inner strength of women, supporting them in identifying and realizing their own capacity and believing in their ability every step of the way.

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Furthermore, there is evidence of the link between Empowerment and:

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Increased motivation

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Stronger task commitment

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Greater initiative in carrying out role responsibilities

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Greater persistence in the face of obstacles and setbacks

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Empowerment in its nature is related to four main components: self-confidence, feeling of impact, self-determination and meaning,

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(See also Spreitzer, 1995)

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Therefore, the EMPROVE approach is strongly aligned towards the empowerment of the DV survivors and seeks to increase their individual perception of meaning, competence, self-determination and impact.

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