The Impact of Different Forms of Psychological Abuse on Battered Women

Authors: Sackett, Leslie A.¹; Saunders, Daniel G.²

Source: Violence and Victims, Volume 14, Number 1, 1999 , pp. 105-117(13)

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

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Abstract:

Battered women receiving either shelter (n = 30) or nonshelter services (n = 30) from a domestic violence agency were interviewed regarding psychological abuse and its aftermath. Four types of abuse were derived from factor analysis: ridiculing of traits, criticizing behavior, ignoring, and jealous control. Sheltered women experienced ridicule and jealous/control more often than nonsheltered women. For the entire sample, ridiculing of traits was rated as the most severe form. Ignoring was the strongest predictor of low self-esteem. Both psychological abuse and physical abuse contributed independently to depression and low self-esteem. However, fear of being abused was uniquely predicted by psychological abuse. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

Document Type: Journal article

Affiliations: 1: Eastern Michigan University 2: University of Michigan

Publication date: 1999-01-01

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Violence and Victims discusses theory, research, policy, and clinical practice in the area of interpersonal violence and victimization across such disciplines as psychology, sociology, criminology, law, medicine, nursing, psychiatry, and social work.
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