Citation

Itzhaky H, Porat AB. Affilia 2005; 20(1): 39-51.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0886109904272117

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examines changes in internal resources (empowerment and self-esteem), well-being (life satisfaction and hope), and integration in the shelter (participation and commitment) experienced by women at domestic violence shelters in Israel. The participants were compared at two points in time—1 week and 3 months after their arrival at the shelter. Small but significant differences were found in all measures, except those concerning participation in and commitment to the shelter and one of the empowerment components—the ability to accept help and take advantage of professional services.