The impact of differential patterns of physical violence and stalking on mental health and help-seeking among women with protective orders.
This study examined the severity of partner violence on women's mental health and help-seeking as well as perceptions of safety and protective-order effectiveness. Three groups based on partner violence victimization in the past year were compared: (a) women who reported experiencing moderate physical violence but no history of severe violence or stalking (n = 102), (b) women who experienced severe violence but no history of stalking (n = 142), and (c) women who experienced severe violence and stalking (n = 145). Results suggest that stalking has a unique impact on victims' mental health and perceived safety, and that protections afforded by protective orders may not be adequate for women experiencing stalking.
Logan
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Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
Shannon
Lisa
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Cole
Jennifer
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Walker
Robert
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D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D018585:Battered Women / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014754:Violence / Q000523:psychology; D016387:Women's Health