Interpersonal Violence and Mental Health Outcomes: Mediation by Self-Efficacy and Coping

Authors

Eunice Magalhaes, University Institute of Libson, Portugal
John H. Grych, Marquette UniversityFollow
Celia Ferreira, Universidad Lusofona de Porto, Portugal
Carla Antunes, Universidad Lusofona de Porto, Portugal
Ana Prioste, Universidade Lusofona, Portugal
Ines Jongenelen, Universidad Lusofona de Porto, Portugal

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2022

Publisher

Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Source Publication

Victims & Offenders

Source ISSN

1556-4886

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1080/15564886.2021.1880508

Abstract

There is a compelling need to explore the mechanisms linking violence to mental health. This study tested the mediating role of self-efficacy and coping in the association between victimization and mental health. Data were obtained from 422 adults (aged 18-77; M = 30.05; SD = 10.93). Self-efficacy and maladaptive coping strategies mediated the association between physical victimization and anxiety, and the association between psychological victimization and satisfaction with life anxiety and depression. Self-efficacy and adaptive coping also mediated the association between psychological victimization and satisfaction with life. This study provides important implications for research and practice.

Comments

Accepted version. Victims & Offenders, Vol. 17, No. 2 (2022): 182-198. DOI. © 2022 Taylor & Francis. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Magalhaes, Eunice; Grych, John H.; Ferreira, Celia; Antunes, Carla; Prioste, Ana; and Jongenelen, Ines, "Interpersonal Violence and Mental Health Outcomes: Mediation by Self-Efficacy and Coping" (2022). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 563.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/563