Perceived positive aspects of intimate relationships among abused women in methadone maintenance treatment programs (MMTP).  

Oleh:

El-Bassel, Nabila ; Gilbert, Louisa ; Schiff, Miriam

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Interpersonal Violence vol. 21 no. 1 (Jan. 2006), page 121.
Topik: Intimate Partner Violence; Drug Use; Substance Use; Leaving Abusive Relationships; Psychological Distress
Fulltext: 121.pdf (107.75KB)

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This study examines the positive aspects of intimate relationships perceived by drug-involved women victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). The article examines the association of psychological distress, childhood abuse, and severity of IPV with the different positive aspects the women indicated. Most analyses were conducted on a subsample of 149 women in methadone maintenance treatment who intended to continue their relationship with their abusive partner. The women most frequently valued fulfillment of the role of an intimate partner such as “he takes care of me, loves me, makes me laugh” (29.7%). Fewer than one tenth of thewomen valued their partners’role as economic provider; however, thesewomen reported more physical IPV.Women intending to continue the relationship (more than two thirds of the participants) reported less physical or sexual IPV and experienced less psychological distress. Policy and practice implications are discussed.

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