Dysphoria and hopelessness following battering: the role of perceived control, coping, and self-esteem.
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| Title: | Dysphoria and hopelessness following battering: the role of perceived control, coping, and self-esteem. |
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| Authors: | Clements CM (AUTHOR), Sabourin CM (AUTHOR), Spiby L (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Family Violence. Feb2004, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p25-36. 12p. |
| Abstract: | Coping, perceived control, dysphoria, hopelessness, and self-esteem in a sample of 100 battered women were assessed. Participants reported dysphoria and low self-esteem, but not hopelessness. High perceived control over current abuse and greater use of drugs, behavioral disengagement, denial, and self-blame as coping mechanisms were associated with increased dysphoria and low self-esteem. High expectations for control over future abuse were associated with decreased dysphoria and hopelessness and increased self-esteem. After controlling for the effects of abuse severity and low self-esteem, self-blame was a unique contributor to dysphoria and high expectations for control of future abuse were unique contributors to hopelessness. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for clinical intervention with battered women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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