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Problem-solving in relation to abuse by a partner

J R McNamara1, M Ertl, J Neufeld

  • 1Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens 45701-2979, USA.

Psychological Reports
|January 29, 1999
PubMed
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Women with better abuse-related problem-solving skills reported less partner abuse. This finding held true in both clinical and nonclinical groups, highlighting the construct's potential utility.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Domestic Violence Research
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Intimate partner abuse is a significant public health issue affecting many women.
  • Understanding factors that mitigate the experience of abuse is crucial for intervention.
  • Problem-solving skills are recognized as important in managing life stressors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between abuse-related problem-solving skills and the experience of partner abuse.
  • To assess the generalizability of this relationship across different populations of women.

Main Methods:

  • Data were collected from 101 women in a domestic violence shelter (clinical sample).
  • Data were also collected from 635 female undergraduates (nonclinical sample).

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  • Statistical analyses were performed to correlate problem-solving ability with reported abuse experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • Women in both clinical and nonclinical samples with higher levels of abuse-related problem-solving ability reported experiencing less partner abuse.
    • A significant inverse relationship was observed between problem-solving skills and abuse severity.

    Conclusions:

    • Abuse-related problem-solving ability appears to be a useful construct in understanding women's experiences with partner abuse.
    • The findings suggest potential for interventions aimed at improving these skills to reduce abuse.
    • Limitations of the construct and further research directions were acknowledged.