Coping among victims of relationship abuse: a longitudinal examination.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
This longitudinal study examined the associations between relationship abuse, coping variables, and mental health outcomes among a sample of battered women obtained from shelter and nonresidential community agencies (N = 61). Sexual aggression was a stronger predictor of poorer mental health than was physical assault. Engagement coping strategies were generally predictive of positive mental health, and disengagement coping strategies were generally predictive of poorer mental health. Results highlight the complexity of the associations between different forms of relationship abuse, coping strategies, and mental health among this population.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Taft, CT; Resick, PA; Panuzio, J; Vogt, DS; Mechanic, MB
Published Date
- 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 22 / 4
Start / End Page
- 408 - 418
PubMed ID
- 17691549
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC2977524
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0886-6708
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1891/088667007781553946
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States