Mediated Effects of Coping on Mental Health Outcomes of African American Women Exposed to Physical and Psychological Abuse

被引:8
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作者
Mills, Chmaika P. [1 ]
Hill, Hope M. [2 ]
Johnson, Joshua A. D. [3 ]
机构
[1] Howard Univ, Clin Psychol, 525 Bryant St NW,Room N-179,CB Powell Bldg, Washington, DC 20059 USA
[2] Howard Univ, 525 Bryant St NW,Room N-179,CB Powell Bldg, Washington, DC 20059 USA
[3] Howard Univ, Clin Psychol Program, 525 Bryant St NW,Room N-179,CB Powell Bldg, Washington, DC 20059 USA
关键词
African American women; domestic abuse; coping; PTSD symptoms; psychological abuse; POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER; INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE; SOCIAL SUPPORT; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PTSD SYMPTOMS; IMPACT; DISSOCIATION; PREDICTORS; ANXIETY; SPIRITUALITY;
D O I
10.1177/1077801216686219
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
Few studies have assessed the individual symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as separate mental health consequences of intimate partner abuse (IPA). This study examined the role of coping strategies associated with symptoms of PTSD in a community sample of African American women who have experienced abuse (N = 128). The results revealed that nonphysical abuse was more prevalent than physical abuse. Specific symptoms of PTSD expressed depended on the type of abuse experienced and the type of coping strategies utilized. The findings have multiple implications on how IPA is studied as well as its clinical screening and treatment processes.
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页码:186 / 206
页数:21
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