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Avoidant coping and PTSD symptoms related to domestic violence exposure: A longitudinal study
Author(s) -
Krause Elizabeth D.,
Kaltman Stacey,
Goodman Lisa A.,
Dutton Mary Ann
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.20288
Subject(s) - coping (psychology) , psychology , clinical psychology , longitudinal study , distress , multilevel model , poison control , sexual abuse , injury prevention , domestic violence , human factors and ergonomics , occupational safety and health , suicide prevention , psychiatry , social support , medicine , medical emergency , social psychology , pathology , machine learning , computer science
The impact of avoidant coping on level of PTSD symptoms over 1 year was examined among 262 women exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) within the past month. Covariates included childhood sexual abuse (CSA), IPV severity, perceived and formal social support, and revictimization. Using longitudinal hierarchical multiple regression, avoidant coping was found associated with PTSD symptoms at 1‐year follow‐up, controlling for initial symptoms and covariates. Revictimization also had long‐term consequences beyond Time 1 symptoms. Reducing avoidant coping and increasing survivors' safety may assist in breaking a cycle of problematic coping and psychological distress.