Abstract
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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1279-1299 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Violence Against Women |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2012 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This study was partially funded through a Women’s and Gender Studies Grant at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Keywords
- domestic violence
- intimate partner violence
- recovery
- resilience
- strength
