Cited by 206Intimate Partner and Family ViolenceHomelessness and Social IssuesAttachment and Relationship Dynamics

The Social Networks of Women Experiencing Domestic Violence

Levendosky, Alytia A., Bogat, G. Anne, Theran, Sally A., Trotter, Jennifer S., Eye, Alexander von, Davidson, William S.·2004·American Journal of Community Psychology

Abstract

The research literature has demonstrated that battered women living in shelters experience impaired social support. This study examines this phenomenon among battered women living in the community. This study compared a group of pregnant battered women ( n =145) and a group of pregnant nonbattered women ( n =58) in terms of their structural [e.g., total number of supporters, network members in violent relationships with their partners (an index of homophily or nonhomophily) and functional (e.g., emotional)] social support. Four reasons for impaired support in battered women were proposed and examined, including social isolation, failure to disclose abuse, homophily, and low SES. Only homophily was related to impaired support among battered women. In addition, the relationship between structural and functional support and mental health outcomes (e.g., depression, self‐esteem) was examined. Criticism, practical support, homophily, and disclosure were all significant predictors of mental health for battered women. Implications for community‐based interventions are discussed in the context of current intervention strategies with battered women.

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Authors
Levendosky, A. A., Bogat, G. A., Theran, S. A., Trotter, J. S., Eye, A. V., & Davidson, W. S.
Affiliations
  • Michigan State University (US)
  • Michigan State University Michigan
Corresponding author
Levendosky, Alytia A.
Venue
American Journal of Community Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2004-09
Volume
34
Issue
1-2
Pages
95-109
ISSN
  • 0091-0562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2770
OpenAlex
W2024518189
Cited by
206
References
82
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 13 · 2016: 11 · 2015: 12 · 2014: 8 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 9
FWCI
6.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Community Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Homelessness and Social Issues
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Keywords
domestic violence, battered women, social networks, social support, pregnant women, homophily, disclosure of abuse, social isolation, socioeconomic status, depression, self-esteem, community-based intervention, intimate partner violence
MeSH terms
Adult, Anxiety, Community Mental Health Services, Depression, Female, Humans, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self Concept, Social Support, Social Work, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Domestic Violence, Battered Women

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