Suicide Risk, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, and Personality Style Among Battered Women in Israel

• NCJ Number: 194955
• Journal: Family Violence & Sexual Assault Bulletin Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Dated: Spring 2002 Pages: 15-22
• Author(s): Ronit Sharhabani-Arzy; Marianne Amir; Yoram Ben-Ya'acov
• Date Published: 2002
• Length: 8 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research Paper
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article reviews research concerning the mental health effects, including suicide risk and posttraumatic stress disorder, for the Israeli victims of domestic violence.

Abstract

The authors designed a study to measure posttraumatic stress disorder, personality styles, suicide risk, and suicide risk predictors among Israeli battered women. Study data was collected from 91 battered women who were treated at Domestic Violence Treatment and Prevention Centers. The authors assert that domestic violence effects are not limited to physical injuries but also extend to psychological effects. Research regarding this psychological impact of domestic violence victimization is discussed. The study data for the authors' research was developed exclusively from self-report questionnaires. The question make-up of the questionnaires is presented. Key findings of the study included a correlation between impulsiveness and suicide risk and the strong correlation between the self-criticism personality style and suicide risk. 2 tables, 51 references