ArticleInternational journal of women's health2026
A Psychosocial Intervention to Enhance Psychological Empowerment Among Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Objective: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern with long-lasting psychological consequences for women survivors. The present randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of a structured psychosocial intervention in enhancing psychological empowerment as a mechanism of recovery among women who had experienced IPV in Iran. Methods: A randomized controlled trial with a posttest-only design and a 50-day follow-up was conducted on 28 women survivors of IPV, who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention consisted of eight 90-minute group sessions focused on cognitive restructuring and strengthening internal psychological resources. Psychological empowerment was assessed using a validated multidimensional instrument measuring competence, impact, meaning, self-determination, and trust. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA, MANCOVA, and paired-sample t-tests, with age included as a covariate. Results: At post-test, the intervention group showed significantly higher psychological empowerment across all domains compared to the control group, including competence (F = 26.31, p < 0.001, η Conclusion: The findings suggest that structured psychosocial interventions may enhance psychological empowerment among women survivors of intimate partner violence. However, given the small sample size and posttest-only design, the results should be interpreted with caution. These interventions show promise as a supportive clinical approach, but further studies with larger samples and more rigorous designs are needed to confirm their effectiveness and generalizability.
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