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Perceived Positive Aspects of Intimate Relationships Among Abused Women in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Programs (MMTP)

Miriam Schiff

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, msschiff{at}mscc.huji.ac.il

Louisa Gilbert

Columbia University, New York

Nabila El-Bassel

Columbia University, New York

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 the women valued their partners’ role as economic provider; however, these women 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.

Key Words: intimate partner violence • drug use • substance use • leaving abusive relationships • psychological distress

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 21, No. 1, 121-138 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260505282102
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