Date of Award
2005
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Advisor
Chang, Janet
Second Advisor
Ledgerwood, Elaine
Third Advisor
McCaslin, Rosemary
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and negative mental health outcomes in battered women. Correlations between perceived social support and depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder were analyzed. Perceived social support, particularly from family members, was found to be significantly related to mental health outcomes. Results indicate that agencies that work with battered women should include social support in the assessment and intervention processes. The study utilized a quantitative survey design with a sample of 120 battered women from four domestic violence agencies throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Quantitative data analysis procedures, such as multivariate analysis and logistic regression, were used to further examine variables. Samples of the instruments used in the study are included.
Recommended Citation
Vallellanes, Alicia Kay and Ferris, Kelley, "Social support and mental health outcomes in battered women" (2005). Theses Digitization Project. 2884.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2884