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Do differing types of victimization and coping strategies influence the type of social reactions experienced by current victims of intimate partner violence?

TitleDo differing types of victimization and coping strategies influence the type of social reactions experienced by current victims of intimate partner violence?
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsSullivan, Tami P., Jennifer A. Schroeder, Desreen N. Dudley, and Julia M. Dixon
JournalViolence against women
Volume16
Issue6
Pagination638-57
Date Published2010 Jun
ISSN1552-8448
KeywordsAdaptation, Psychological, Adult, Avoidance Learning, Battered Women, Crime Victims, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Problem Solving, Sex Offenses, Sexual Partners, Social Perception, Social Support, Spouse Abuse, Stress, Psychological
AbstractThis study examines whether differing types of victimization and coping strategies influence the type of social reactions experienced by 173 current victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). Results of path analyses showed that psychological and sexual IPV victimization were related to positive social reactions, whereas physical, psychological, and sexual IPV victimization were related to negative social reactions. Indirect relationships between victimization and social reactions differed by types of coping strategies (social support, problem solving, and avoidance) examined. Implications are discussed regarding the development of interventions with women's support networks and the augmentation of services to help victims modify their coping strategies.
Alternate JournalViolence Against Women

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