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Social Reactions to Disclosures of Intimate Partner Stalking and Unwanted Pursuit Behaviors: Associations With PTSD, Academic Outcomes, and Empowerment.

Authors :
Lietzau, Stephanie B.
Aiken, Brianne E.
Cooney, Caroline C.
Dardis, Christina M.
Source :
Violence Against Women. Feb2025, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p449-474. 26p.
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

Among college survivors of unwanted pursuit behaviors (UPBs; 40.1%, n = 189) or intimate partner stalking (IPS, i.e., UPBs causing emotional distress; 32.1%, n = 151), the present study examined effects of social reactions to disclosures on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology, academic outcomes, and personal empowerment. Compared to UPB survivors, IPS survivors were more likely to disclose and reported higher positive and negative reactions to disclosure as well as greater frequency of UPBs/IPS, IPV, and PTSD symptoms. Among both groups, only negative social reactions were positively associated with PTSD symptoms. However, among IPS (but not UPB) survivors, only positive social reactions were related to academic outcomes and empowerment when controlling for PTSD and IPS frequency. Implications for research and practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10778012
Volume :
31
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Violence Against Women
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
182075021
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012231209015