Social support and mental health outcomes in battered women

• Main Authors: Vallellanes, Alicia Kay, Ferris, Kelley
• Format: Others
• Published: CSUSB ScholarWorks 2005
• Subjects: Abused women United States Psychology; Abused women United States Attitudes; Abused women Social networks United States; Social work with women; Depression in women; Anxiety in women; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Abused women Attitudes; Abused women Psychology; Social work with women.; Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence; Social Work
• Online Access: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2884; https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3901&context=etd-project

This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and negative mental health outcomes in battered women. Correlations between perceived social support and depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder were analyzed. Perceived social support, particularly from family members, was found to be significantly related to mental health outcomes. Results indicate that agencies that work with battered women should include social support in the assessment and intervention processes. The study utilized a quantitative survey design with a sample of 120 battered women from four domestic violence agencies throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Quantitative data analysis procedures, such as multivariate analysis and logistic regression, were used to further examine variables. Samples of the instruments used in the study are included.