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Contextualizing Depression and Physical Functioning in Battered Women

Adding Vulnerability and Resources to the Analysis

University of Washington

Rebecca J. Macy

University of North Carolina

Rupaleem Bhuyan

University of Washington

Victoria L. Holt

University of Washington

Mary A. Kernic

University of Washington

Frederick P. Rivara

University of Washington

This investigation examined the relationships between physical, psychological, and sexual abuse along with vulnerability appraisals, positive and negative social relations, and socioeconomic resources on battered women’s depression symptomatology and physical functioning. Women were recruited following an incident of partner violence that resulted in a police-report or the filing of a protection order. Participants were surveyed using a standardized questionnaire. Bivariate correlations and multiple regressions were used to examine the relationships between predictors as well as the cumulative and unique contributions of each variable set in explaining depression and physical functioning. Findings indicate that vulnerability appraisals, social relations, and socioeconomic resources significantly explain women’s depression and physical functioning over and above the unique effect of specific types of partner violence. Given that women’s physical and mental health are important aspects of assisting women with safety planning and violence cessation strategies, implications for assessment and interventions for battered women are discussed.

Key Words: domestic violence • battered women • depression • health • vulnerability • resources

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 18, No. 12, 1411-1431 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260503258033


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