Trimpey M L
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 1989;10(3-4):297-308. doi: 10.3109/01612848909140852.
A support group was organized for women who sought help to cope with physical and emotional abuse from their male partners. Women who have lived through the cycle of violence may experience a stress response that includes fear, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. High anxiety can interfere with problem solving and with developing new coping patterns. Low self-esteem can accompany depression and intensify the sense of helplessness and powerlessness abused women feel. A descriptive study was conducted to determine to what extent women in the group experienced high anxiety and low self-esteem. Results indicated that high levels of anxiety and low self-esteem were present in the group. Anxiety reduction strategies and techniques to enhance self-esteem were developed.
为那些寻求帮助以应对来自男性伴侣的身体和情感虐待的女性组织了一个支持小组。经历过暴力循环的女性可能会产生一种应激反应，包括恐惧、抑郁、焦虑和自卑。高度焦虑会干扰问题解决以及新应对模式的形成。自卑可能伴随抑郁出现，并加剧受虐妇女所感受到的无助和无力感。进行了一项描述性研究，以确定该小组中的女性在多大程度上经历了高度焦虑和自卑。结果表明，该小组中存在高度焦虑和自卑的情况。制定了减轻焦虑的策略和增强自尊的技巧。
