Coping among adult female victims of domestic violence

This paper examines the current literature regarding coping among battered women. It considers a number of contextual factors that are related to women's choices in coping with partner abuse, including factors related to the relationship (e.g., frequency and severity of abuse, length of relatio...

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Published in:Journal of family violence 2004-10, Vol.19 (5), p.291-302
Main Authors: WALDROP, Angela E, RESICK, Patricia A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
Adult
Battered Women
Biological and medical sciences
Community support
Coping
Coping strategies
Domestic violence
Family law
Family studies
Family Violence
Literature reviews
Medical sciences
Partner Abuse
Psychological aspects
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Social problems
Spouse Abuse
Trauma
Victimization
Victimology
Women
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Summary:This paper examines the current literature regarding coping among battered women. It considers a number of contextual factors that are related to women's choices in coping with partner abuse, including factors related to the relationship (e.g., frequency and severity of abuse, length of relationship) and women's resources (e.g., social support, financial resources). Relationships between different forms of coping and psychological outcomes are also examined. As the research in domestic violence coping is somewhat lacking in coherence, theories, and models from the broader coping literature are used to organize the findings from the domestic violence field. Methodological concerns, such as research methods, measurement issues, and sampling, are raised throughout the paper. Suggestions for future research are made.
ISSN:0885-7482
1573-2851
DOI:10.1023/B:JOFV.0000042079.91846.68