The Predictive Relationship of Coping Styles with Psychological Well-Being in Women with Domestic Violence

Abstract

Objective: The aim of present study was to find out the predictive relationship of coping styles and psychological well-Being in women with domestic violence in Karachi, Pakistan. .

Design of study: Correlation study.

Place & Duration of Study: Jan –Dec 2018 Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

Method and Material: A sample of 75 women with domestic violence with age range of 18 to 50 years (Mean age= 30.20; SD= 10.725) was selected from various urban organizations that deal with domestic violence at Karachi, Pakistan. Participants were assessed through Self-Developed Demographic Form, Domestic Violence Scale, Coping Styles Scale, and Psychological Well-Being Scale- Urdu Version.

Findings and Conclusion: Regression analysis predicted a significant association between coping styles (i.e. emotional focused coping, & problem focused coping) and psychological well-being in women with domestic violence. Recognition of the fact that women with domestic violence who use problem focused coping and emotional focused coping have psychological well-being leads to the solution of domestic violence.