@article{ref1,
title="Normative beliefs regarding the maintenance of intimate relationships among abused and nonabused women",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="1999",
author="Woods, Stephanie J.",
volume="14",
number="5",
pages="479-491",
abstract="This study examined the normative beliefs regarding how women act in maintaining intimate relationships. A convenience sample of 53 abused and 52 nonabused women completed self-report measures related to physical and emotional abuse by an intimate partner (Index of Spouse Abuse), normative beliefs regarding relationships (Silencing the Self), and their self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem). Results indicated that abused and nonabused women with low self-esteem tended to have higher levels of belief in societal norms and gender-specific socializations regarding how women should maintain relationships. Abused women exhibited significantly higher levels of externalized self-perception, self-sacrifice, silence, and disconnection in intimate relationships when compared to nonabused women.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/088626099014005002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/088626099014005002"
}