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11	Social support and mental health outcomes in battered women Vallellanes, Alicia Kay, Ferris, Kelley 01 January 2005 (has links) This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and negative mental health outcomes in battered women. Correlations between perceived social support and depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder were analyzed. Perceived social support, particularly from family members, was found to be significantly related to mental health outcomes. Results indicate that agencies that work with battered women should include social support in the assessment and intervention processes. The study utilized a quantitative survey design with a sample of 120 battered women from four domestic violence agencies throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Quantitative data analysis procedures, such as multivariate analysis and logistic regression, were used to further examine variables. Samples of the instruments used in the study are included. Abused women United States Psychology Abused women United States Attitudes Social work with women Depression in women Anxiety in women Post-traumatic stress disorder Abused women Attitudes Abused women Psychology Anxiety in women Depression in women Post-traumatic stress disorder Social work with women. Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Social Work