Perceptions of Resource Loss, Depression, and Anxiety in Post-Abused Women
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-akron11264477572021-08-03T05:24:40Z Perceptions of Resource Loss, Depression, and Anxiety in Post-Abused Women Clair, Debra A. post-abused women depression anxiety resource loss Each year approximately 1.5 million women in the United States experience intimate partner violence (IPV). Many of these women suffer from depression and anxiety leading to poor physical and mental health outcomes. Women who leave IPV relationships experience resource losses that may exacerbate the depression and anxiety. The purpose of this study was to examine resource losses as predictors of depression and anxiety in post-abused women who were out of IPV relationships for six months or more. Moderator variables were also examined for their effects on resources related to depression and anxiety. The Hobfoll Conservation of Resources Theory served as this study's organizing framework. The theory focuses on resource retention, protection and expansion and states that the loss of resources, actual or potential, is threatening and stressful. Because the loss of resources increases a person’s stress, it is often responsible for stress-related outcomes such as depression and anxiety. Women were included in the purposive sample (N = 69) if they were 18 years or older and at one time involved in a heterosexual intimate partner relationship Sample inclusion criteria required that the women were to be physically removed from the abusive relationship for a period of at least six months. A descriptive-correlational design was used for the study. Regression analyses revealed that recent resource losses predicted depression, and past resource losses predicted anxiety, but the variances were small (R2 = .24). This predictive relationship was strengthened when several moderating variables were added to the regression model including physical severity of abuse, a shorter time out of the abuse, lower annual income, and non-Caucasian race (R2 =.46 for depression and R2 =.43 for anxiety). Regaining resources, in addition to seeking treatment for psychological outcomes, often involves a lifelong process. All women who enter the health care system for help with physical and mental health problems need to be assessed for past abuse and resource losses. Health care professionals who are better informed about the subject of resource loss in post-abuse will develop interventions to overcome the barriers deterring post-abused women from full recovery. 2005-09-23 English text University of Akron / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1126447757 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1126447757 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Perceptions of Resource Loss, Depression, and Anxiety in Post-Abused Women |
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Perceptions of Resource Loss, Depression, and Anxiety in Post-Abused Women |
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Perceptions of Resource Loss, Depression, and Anxiety in Post-Abused Women |
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