Learned Resourcefulness, Danger in Intimate Partner Relationships, and Mental Health Symptoms of Depression and PTSD in Abused Women

Abstract

The study investigated the relationships among learned resourcefulness, dangerousness in abusive relationships, and symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a sample of abused sheltered women. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was utilized and 42 women met criteria for participation. Data were collected over a ten-month period from June 2010 to March 2011 using the following instruments: (1) demographic data collection form, (2) Self-Control Schedule (SCS), (3) Danger Assessment (DA), (4) Index of Spouse Abuse (ISA), (5) Beck Depression Inventory, Second Edition (BDI-II), and (6) Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale (PDS). Results indicated that 74% of the sample reported symptoms of depression and 67% met criteria for PTSD. In addition, there was 62% comorbidity between depression and PTSD. High levels of danger and low levels of resourcefulness were associated with increased symptoms of depression and PTSD. Further research is necessary, but results of the study suggest that resourcefulness may be an important consideration for abused women in reducing the impact of violence and abuse on mental health issues.

MAMBRA's Impact on IPV Symptoms of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women

“…In addition, the increased self-esteem and decreased depressive symptoms with MAMBRA might provide a way to address suicidal risk and decreased resourcefulness as reported in community women with a history of IPV (Peterson, 2013). MAMBRA may facilitate these women's ability to recognize their inner strength so that they may perceive of new ways to cope with the symptoms and rise above the negative effects.…”

Tipos de transtornos mentais não psicóticos em mulheres adultas violentadas por parceiro íntimo: uma revisão integrativa

“…Peterson K (2013) (16) Issues (18) Archi Womens Ment Health (PubMed) 373 women/Cross-sectional study/ (Nigeria) Anxiety and depression 2C…”

“…Studies in the United States have also found similar results, demonstrating that prior trauma caused by IPV is a risk factor for developing PTSD (28,31) . Another study in the United States indicated that 74% of women who suffered intimate partner violence reported depression symptoms, and 67% of them had criteria for PTSD (16) .…”

“…A randomized controlled trial developed with Greek IPV women victims who suffered some non-psychotic mental disorder observed that the perceived stress in the intervention group was significantly decreased after 8 weeks of relaxation (exercises), however no significant outcome was observed for hours of sleep and depression (27) . There is also evidence that empowering women abused by their partners can be a protective factor against negative results to their mental health (16) .…”

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Women: A Case Report

“…Aile içi şiddet sonucu kadınlarda ortaya çıkan TSSB'in uzun ve kısa dönemdeki etkileri önemlidir. Bu nedenle kadına yönelik şiddetin önlenmesi ya da şiddete maruz kalan kadınların erken dönemde değerlendirilmesinin gerekliliği açıktır (15).…”