APS

2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024

A Path Analysis of the Interpersonal Theory of Depression in Intimate Partner Violence Vicitms

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · Social

  • Brittanie Moore
    University of North Carolina-Wilmington
  • Kaitlyn Lynch
    University of North Carolina-Wilmington
  • Lauren Bailey
    UNCW
  • Cora Martin
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Danny Mohr
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Emma Olsen
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Sydney Rose
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Caroline Clements
    University of North Carolina-Wilmington

Abstract

This study assesses interpersonal theory as a causal model of depression following intimate partner violence victimization.  Path analysis showed a significant indirect path from victimization to reassurance seeking to social support to depression. This suggests interpersonal theory can be applied to victimization and supports interpersonal therapy in victim recovery.

Psychopathology

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