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Perceived control reduces distress for victims of relationship violence. However, this perceived control may increase long-term abuse risk as violence escalates over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Relationship violence is a significant public health issue affecting women's psychological well-being.
  • Understanding the psychological mechanisms, such as perceived control and coping, is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how perceived control and coping mediate the link between negative relationship events and psychological distress in women.
  • To differentiate these effects between victims of dating violence and nonvictims.

Main Methods:

  • Survey responses from 48 victims of dating relationship violence and 74 nonvictims.
  • Analysis of the relationship between negative events, perceived control, coping strategies (problem-focused and emotion-focused), and psychological distress.

Main Results:

  • Perceived control was negatively associated with distress in victims but not nonvictims.
  • Coping strategy patterns differed between victims and nonvictims, but control appraisals did not influence coping choices.
  • Neither coping strategies nor the interaction of control and coping significantly predicted psychological distress.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived control appears vital for mitigating immediate distress in victims of relationship violence.
  • Sustained perceived control may paradoxically increase long-term risk by fostering a false sense of security against escalating abuse.
  • Future research should explore interventions that enhance adaptive coping without relying solely on perceived control.

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