Effects of Partner Abuse on Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem
Location
Room 217, Schewel Hall
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
113
Start Date
4-5-2023 8:45 AM
End Date
4-5-2023 9:00 AM
College
Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of partner abuse or intimate partner violence (IPV) on depression, anxiety, and self-esteem while also examining how social support affected those scores. Data was collected via survey from 26 students and faculty/staff of a university to collect information about the connection of IPV and the dependent variables (depression, anxiety, and self-esteem). The first hypothesis was partially supported. It demonstrated that there was a positive correlation between physical/sexual abuse and depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. However, the correlation between psychological abuse and these variables was not significant. The second hypothesis was also partially supported. It stated that there would be a negative correlation between social support and depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. The negative correlation was only significant for self-esteem. These results demonstrate that physical/sexual abuse and social support seem to play an important role in the general mental health of individuals who have experienced partner abuse.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Alisha Marciano
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Effects of Partner Abuse on Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem
Room 217, Schewel Hall
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of partner abuse or intimate partner violence (IPV) on depression, anxiety, and self-esteem while also examining how social support affected those scores. Data was collected via survey from 26 students and faculty/staff of a university to collect information about the connection of IPV and the dependent variables (depression, anxiety, and self-esteem). The first hypothesis was partially supported. It demonstrated that there was a positive correlation between physical/sexual abuse and depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. However, the correlation between psychological abuse and these variables was not significant. The second hypothesis was also partially supported. It stated that there would be a negative correlation between social support and depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. The negative correlation was only significant for self-esteem. These results demonstrate that physical/sexual abuse and social support seem to play an important role in the general mental health of individuals who have experienced partner abuse.