Recovery: Resilience and Growth in the Aftermath of Domestic Violence

被引:155
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作者
Anderson, Kim M. [1 ]
Renner, Lynette M. [2 ]
Danis, Fran S. [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Missouri, Sch Social Work, Columbia, MO 65211 USA
[2] Univ Iowa, Sch Social Work, Iowa City, IA 52242 USA
[3] Univ Texas Arlington, Sch Social Work, Arlington, TX 76019 USA
关键词
domestic violence; intimate partner violence; recovery; resilience; strength; INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE; SPIRITUALITY; TRAUMA; ABUSE; IMPACT; CONSEQUENCES; EXPERIENCES; STRATEGIES; SURVIVORS; STRESS;
D O I
10.1177/1077801212470543
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
This mixed-methods study explored the recovery process and outcomes for 37 women formerly in an abusive intimate partner relationship. Standardized measures of current psychosocial functioning indicated participants were largely asymptomatic for posttraumatic stress disorder and had relatively strong resilience. Qualitative analysis revealed how social and spiritual support was instrumental to participants' recovery, growth, and resilience. Implications for helping professionals include gaining a more comprehensive understanding of recovery from domestic violence. This type of knowledge may contribute to interventions that build on women's strengths and resourcefulness.
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页码:1279 / 1299
页数:21
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