@article{ref1,
title="The importance of spirituality in the lives of domestic violence survivors",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2006",
author="Gillum, Tameka L. and Sullivan, Cris M. and Bybee, Deborah I.",
volume="12",
number="3",
pages="240-250",
abstract="Women with abusive partners utilize a variety of coping strategies to deal with and heal from the violence and sense of betrayal they have experienced. For many women, their trust in a higher power and the support they receive from their faith community is integral to their healing. Of 151 women interviewed for this study, the majority (97%) noted that spirituality or God was a source of strength or comfort for them. Extent of religious involvement predicted increased psychological well-being and decreased depression. For women of color, greater religious involvement was also related to increased social support. Implications for research and direct services are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="10.1177/1077801206286224",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801206286224"
}