APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
A Path Analysis of the Interpersonal Theory of Depression in Intimate Partner Violence Vicitms
- 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