A study on depression among women who have been abused in Jordan

Abstract

Violence against women constitutes a violation of human rights and is one of the most important issues that affect the family, its cohesion and the safety of its members. Most of the studies, conducted on abused women, have indicated that there is a correlation between violence and its effects. This study aimed to identify the level of depression among abused women in Jordan. The sample of the study was deliberately chosen and it included 100 women who were between the ages of 18 and 50 years. To achieve the objectives of the study, Beck’s list of depression was used. To ensure the validity of the results, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The results indicated a high level of depression in the study sample of abused women. There were no differences in all dimensions in the depression of abused women following age, social situation and educational level variables.

Keywords: Abused, depression, feelings, violence, women.