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Citation |
Frisch MB, MacKenzie CJ. Psychotherapy 1991; 28(2): 339-344. |
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(Copyright © 1991, American Psychological Association) |
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Abstract |
Relative to formerly abused women, chronically abused women had more traditional attitudes about women's roles, had lower self-esteem, felt more controlled by outside forces, were less educated, and were less likely to be employed or to receive counseling. Based on a screening interview, 46 female clients were assigned to either a chronically abused or formerly abused group. Results support the hypothesis that a woman's decision to remain in a long-term abusive relationship is, in part, a rational decision based on the perceived relative rewards and costs of the relationship, the size of investments made in the relationship, and the perceived quality of alternatives to the abusive relationship (M. J. Strube and L. S. Barbour; see record 1984-18040-001). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) |