Citation

Anderson KM, Renner LM, Danis FS. Violence Against Women 2012; 18(11): 1279-1299.

Affiliation

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801212470543

PMID

23334815

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.

Language: en