Bibliographic Details
| Main Author: |
Ferreira, C. |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Other Authors: |
Magalhães, E.,
Antunes, C.,
Camilo, C. |
| Format: |
Article
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| Language: |
eng |
| Source: |
Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP) |
| Download full: |
http://hdl.handle.net/10071/21284
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Summary: |
Scientific research has explored the impact of violence during adulthood on psychopathology. Fewer efforts have been made from a positive theoretical framework, and no systematic evidence has been provided. This manuscript describes a literature review and meta-analysis on the relationship between victimization experiences and well-being in adulthood. A literature review was performed, and 27 studies met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review 16 for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis yielded a medium and significant overall effect size (r = −0.309, p <.001), which indicated that greater victimization experiences partly explain lower well-being outcomes. A set of theoretical and methodological issues are discussed, specifically considering the conceptualization of victimization and well-being as well as the studies design, sample characteristics, measures, and data analysis. Derived from this integrative discussion, some recommendations are also provided for future research. |