Sexual Violence and Mental Health
An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Self-Compassion Using a Feminist Lens
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12436573 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paige McAllister (0000-0002-5440-4487, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA, corresponding author), Amber Vennum (0000-0002-0450-9133, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1341-1357 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Violence Against Women (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1077-8012 • E-ISSN: 1552-8448 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10778012211012097 |
| PMID | 34018451 |
| OpenAlex | W3162106905 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 37 |
Feminist theories describe how women who experience sexual violence often internalize cultural narratives which can lead to self-blame and disconnection. Self-compassion has the potential to provide a buffer against these negative outcomes. This study explored self-compassion as a mediator of the association between experiencing sexual violence and negative mental health outcomes. The sample consisted of 368 undergraduate women. A path analysis revealed that experiencing sexual violence prior to the beginning of the semester was positively associated with self-criticism, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms at the end of the semester directly and indirectly through self-compassion mid-semester. Clinical and research implications are also discussed
Anxiety · Compassion · Disconnection · Mental health · Mindfulness · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Self-compassion · Sexual violence · Clinical Psychology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2025 (6) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |