Correlates of Readiness to Change in Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Johnson, Nicole L.; Johnson, Dawn M.

doi:10.1080/10926771.2013.743939

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“…In addition, African American women compared with women of other races have been found to be at later SOC (Alexander et al, 2009). In addition to demographics, higher levels of psychopathology, distress, self-esteem, spiritual well-being, and social support have been found to contribute to a woman's readiness to change (Bliss, Ogley-Oliver, Jackson, Harp, & Kaslow, 2008;N. L. Johnson & Johnson, 2013;Shurman & Rodriguez, 2006).…”

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“…The manner in which researchers have measured social support may be one contributing factor to the mixed results. For example, structural support, defined as the size of an individual's support network (Procidano & Heller, 1983), has been found to be both unrelated (Alexander et al, 2009) and positively associated with readiness to change (N. L. Johnson & Johnson, 2013). Qualitative and quantitative research have demonstrated that functional support, defined as emotional and practical aid received by a social support network, is an important contributor to seeking safety and obtaining a violence free life and maintaining such a change (Levendosky et al, 2004;Short et al, 2000).…”

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The Association Between Social Support and Stages of Change in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Zapor

Wolford‐Clevenger

Johnson

2015

J Interpers Violence

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For survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), it is often difficult to take steps to establish safety and obtain a violence free life. Researchers have applied stage of change theory to aid in understanding the experience of survivors, as well as, the factors that can help women who desire to make changes in or break free from a violent relationship. Social support is one factor that can be helpful to IPV survivors who are attempting to make changes in their relationship. The purpose of the current study was to examine the differences in social support experienced by women who are at varying points in the process of change. Shelter residents ( N = 191) participated in this cross-sectional non-experimental study. Analyses demonstrated five distinct clusters or profiles of change among study participants and were labeled by the authors as follows: preparticipation, decision making, engagement, ambivalent, and action. All forms of social support (i.e., structural, functional, and satisfaction) were generally higher for individuals more engaged in the process of change. More specifically, differences were noted between the action and decision-making clusters and the engagement and decision-making clusters. These findings suggest that it is vital that clinicians working with survivors of IPV not only assess but also tailor interventions to meet survivors where they are in the process of change. Further, interventions that foster survivors' abilities to develop reliable and satisfying social support networks will be beneficial for survivors of IPV.

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The Association Between Social Support and Stages of Change in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Zapor

Wolford‐Clevenger

Johnson

2015

J Interpers Violence

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“…Thus, social support can act as a potential resiliency factor that can offset the negative consequences of having experienced ACEs. Not only can social support mitigate the risk of conflict within intimate relationships, but greater social support has also been associated with leaving an abusive relationship (Johnson & Johnson, 2013). While previous research has found that interventions that promote social support and community advocacy improved mental health outcomes among survivors of IPV (e.g., Constantino et al, 2005;Ogbe et al, 2020), enhancing social support, for example including community members as a resource (e.g., Ogbe et al, 2020), may be a beneficial prevention strategy for IPV, particularly among individuals with elevated ACEs scores.…”

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Adverse childhood experiences and intimate partner violence: A meta-analysis

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) represents a significant public health concern. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) represent one risk factor for IPV, however, the results of existing research on the association between ACEs and IPV demonstrate mixed findings. The present research sought to meta-analytically examine the association between ACEs and (a) IPV perpetration and (b) IPV victimization. Moderator analyses were conducted to determine factors that may impact the association between ACEs and IPV involvement. Electronic searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO in August of 2021. One-hundred and twenty-three records were screened for inclusion. All studies included a measure of ACEs and IPV victimization or perpetration. Among the 27 studies and 41 samples included in the meta-analysis, 65,330 participants were included. The results of the meta-analyses demonstrated that ACEs were positively associated with IPV perpetration and victimization. Significant methodological and measurement moderators further inform our understanding of ACEs and IPV involvement. The present meta-analyses demonstrates that trauma-informed approaches to IPV screening, prevention, and intervention may be useful, given that individuals who are involved with IPV may be more likely to possess a history of ACEs exposure.

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“…Greater problem severity may enhance readiness to change because the status quo is uncomfortable and impairing. Greater mental health symptom severity is associated with later SOC in intimate partner violence victims (Edwards et al, 2006; Johnson & Johnson, 2013). More severe alcohol problems are associated with higher readiness to reduce alcohol use (Alley et al, 2018; Williams et al, 2006).…”

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Primary care behavioral health patients’ stage of change: Correlates and relation to follow-up session attendance.

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Introduction: In this study, we examined patients' readiness to change behavior (their stage of change) in a primary care behavioral health (PCBH) setting. We examined sociodemographic and health correlates of patients' stage of change and whether stage of change related to follow-up visit attendance. Method: One-hundred eleven adult primary care patients completed self-report measures of psychiatric symptoms, hope, and stage of change at their initial behavioral health session. Demographic, health information, and follow-up visit attendance were gathered from patient electronic health records. Results: Results suggest most patients referred to PCBH providers were in preparation and action stages of change. At the bivariate level, older age and non-Latinx ethnicity were associated with greater readiness to change. At the multivariate level, older age and higher levels of hope were associated with later stages of change. Patients in preparation, but not action, stages of change were significantly more likely to attend a follow-up behavioral health appointment than were patients in precontemplation/contemplation. Discussion: Findings suggest most PCBH patients are prepared to take action or have already taken action to improve their behavioral health. Further, a single item assessing patients' stage of change is associated with continued retention in behavioral health treatment.

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Correlates of Readiness to Change in Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

The Association Between Social Support and Stages of Change in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

The Association Between Social Support and Stages of Change in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Adverse childhood experiences and intimate partner violence: A meta-analysis

Primary care behavioral health patients’ stage of change: Correlates and relation to follow-up session attendance.

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