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Effectiveness of a Group Intervention Program for Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

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Group intervention has been widely used with female victims of intimate partner violence
(IPV). However, efficacy studies are scarce due to several research limitations. This study
evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week group intervention program, with a cognitive-
behavioral orientation and attended by 23 female victims of IPV. Self-report psychological
assessment was conducted at pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Results revealed that the
group intervention had a positive impact on participants, showing a decrease in re-
victimization and in beliefs toward legitimizing IPV. A decrease in levels of depression and
a significant improvement in general clinical symptoms were also evident. Self-esteem and
social support were enhanced throughout group intervention. The changes were confirmed
through follow-up after 3 months, suggesting that this group intervention has important
effects on female victims. The implications of the findings for practice are also discussed.

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Series Title

Small Group Research

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Publisher

Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications., 2017

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

10464964

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NONE

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Edition

Volume 48, Issue 1, February 2017; pp. 34–61

Subject(s)

Group intervention
Intimate partner violence
Effectiveness
women victims

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