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Psycho-social Correlates and predictors of Quality of Life Among Victims of Domestic Violence

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  • Sujatha Koshy

    (AIPS, Amity University)

  • Dr. Pratima Kaushik

    (AIPS, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida-125)

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Domestic violence is very common problem in individuals, especially females in Indian scenario, is often associated with severe mental illness; yet there is very little research in this setting. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship psychological distress, social support and quality of life among victims of domestic violence. For this purpose, various NGO?s in Delhi and NCR who support victims of domestic violence were approached. The subjects included 100 married women (22-45 years of age) who were victims of domestic violence. SSQ (Sarason, I.G., Levine, H.M., Basham, R.B., et al. (1983), DAS-21 (Marianna Szabo, 2010), and WHOQOL-BREF (WHO, 1996) were employed. Correlation coefficient and regression analysis was done. The findings suggested that both psychological and psychosocial factors such as depression, anxiety, stress, social appraisal, belongingness and tangibility can have a significant impact on quality of life of victims of domestic violence.

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  • Sujatha Koshy & Dr. Pratima Kaushik, 2017. "Psycho-social Correlates and predictors of Quality of Life Among Victims of Domestic Violence," International Journal of Social Sciences, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, vol. 6(1), pages 41-52, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sek:jijoss:v:6:y:2017:i:1:p:41-52
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    Keywords

    domestic violence; psychological distress; social support; quality of life; belongingness;
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    JEL classification:

    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being

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