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Development and psychometric validation of a domestic violence coping self‐efficacy measure (DV‐CSE)
Author(s) -
Benight Charles C.,
HardingTaylor Alexandra S.,
Midboe Amanda M.,
Durham Robert L.
Publication year - 2004
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 - 10.1007/s10960-004-5799-3
Subject(s) - coping (psychology) , psychology , clinical psychology , optimism , mood , distress , psychometrics , poison control , medicine , social psychology , medical emergency
Psychometric properties of a Domestic Violence Coping Self‐Efficacy Measure were examined. Two hundred eighty three women assaulted within the past 6 months were recruited. Internal reliability of the measure was very good (α = .97). Principle components factor analysis indicated one primary factor accounting for 56% of the variance. The measure was positively associated with optimism, adaptive coping, and healthy psychological functioning, and negatively associated with trauma‐related distress, negative mood, and maladaptive coping. A small positive association with social desirability was found. This measure may have significant clinical utility in helping survivors by indicating areas where individuals feel especially vulnerable or empowered.