Citation

Sabina C, Tindale RS. Violence Against Women 2008; 14(4): 437-456.

Affiliation

University of New Hampshire, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801208314831

PMID

18359879

Abstract

The current study examines the predictors of three types of problem-focused coping strategies (i.e., amount of help seeking, pursuing an order of protection, and staying away from the abuser) among battered women. Predictor variables are categorized as abuse characteristics and three types of coping resources (i.e., personal, material, and social coping resources). Data from the Chicago Women's Health Risk Study (N=478) are used. Results show that enactment of problem-focused coping strategies is associated with amount of abuse, severity, harassment, and power and control tactics. Coping resources such as general health, employment, and social support influence enactment of coping strategies.

Language: en