%0 Journal Article
%T Levels of learned helplessness in abused women
%J Women and therapy
%D 1993
%A Wilson, Kathy
%A Varcella, Regina
%A Brems, Christiane
%A Benning, Deborah
%A Renfro, Nancy
%V 13
%N 4
%P 53-67
%X This study investigated the relationships between help-seeking, learned helplessness and severity of abuse in a sample of four groups of women. It was found that abused women seeking help, either by residing in a shelter or attending a support group, as opposed to women who not seeking help or women who were not abused, evidenced higher levels of self-reported abuse and learned helplessness. These findings were discussed in light of research by Walker (1984) and Gondolf and Fisher (1988) who see help-seeking and learned helplessness as opposing or mutually exclusive behaviors or personality traits.<p />
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0270-3149
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J015v13n04_04