Effect of Spirituality Based Intervention on Domestic Violence Survivors

Anjali Sahai ,Ritu Sharma

doi:10.25215/0303.042

Abstract

Spirituality is considered culturally competent therapeutic intervention for domestic violence survivors. Limited number of studies have specifically emphasized at their experiences and needs. Women with abusive life partners use various strategies to cope , deal and heal from the physical and psychological violence. It is reported that their belief in a higher power is integral to their healing. Thus to study the role of spirituality as a tool for healing among domestic violence survivors , a sample of 50 married women who survived domestic violence were examined. For this purpose, the Revised Conflict Tactics scale (CTS-2; Straus, Hamby, Boney-McCoy & Sugarman, 1996); Daily Spiritual experiences Scale (DSE; Underwood &Teresi, 2002) and Beck Depression Inventory for depressive symptoms were used. Results indicate significant role of spirituality in healing women survivors. The majority reported that spirituality or God was a source of strength or comfort for them. Extent of spiritual involvement indicated increased psychological well-being and decreased depression.

Highlights

RESULTTable –1, Pre- Intervention Mean and Standard Deviation on the Revised Conflict Tactics
Spirituality is considered culturally competent therapeutic intervention for domestic violence survivors
Results indicated that women who were victims of domestic violence have a 37% increased risk of suffering from the common respiratory condition .Women who had not experienced domestic violence themselves but had witnessed such acts against other female members in the same household were at an increased risk of developing Asthma by 21% in comparison to women who lived in violence free environment

Summary

RESULT

Table –1, Pre- Intervention Mean and Standard Deviation on the Revised Conflict Tactics. Table – 2Post- Intervention Mean and Standard deviation on Daily Spiritual Experiences &. T-value is significant at 0.05 levels establishing the role of Spirituality among Domestic violence survivors

DISCUSSION

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