A Multicomponent Program to Improve Self-Concept and Self-Esteem among Intimate Partner Violence Victims: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

Gemma Sáez, Carla López-Nuñez, Jorge Carlos-Vivas, Sabina Barrios-Fernández, Jorge Rojo-Ramos, José C. Adsuar and Daniel Collado-Mateo
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Gemma Sáez: Department of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
Carla López-Nuñez: Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments, School of Psychology, University of Seville, 41010 Seville, Spain
Jorge Carlos-Vivas: Health Economy Motricity and Education (HEME), Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Sabina Barrios-Fernández: Nursing and Occupational Therapy College, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Jorge Rojo-Ramos: Health Economy Motricity and Education (HEME), Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
José C. Adsuar: Health Economy Motricity and Education (HEME), Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Daniel Collado-Mateo: Centre for Sport Studies, Rey Juan Carlos University, Fuenlabrada, 28943 Madrid, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 9, 1-10

Abstract: Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a major public health problem that affects one-third of women aged 15 around the world. Interventions for IPV victims are essential for women’s self-esteem and self-concept recovery. This project aims to assess the effects of an eight-session multicomponent intervention program based on group psychological therapy and adventure activities in (1) self-esteem, (2) self-concept, (3) body image, (4) self-efficacy and (5) depression symptomatology in IPV victims. Methods/Design: A single-blind, randomized controlled pilot study, with experimental and control group, will be carried out. 34 IPV female victims will be recruited and equally assigned to the experimental ( n = 17) or the control ( n = 17) group. Primary outcome measures will include self-esteem, while secondary measures will be focused on self-concept, body image, self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms. Intention to treat and efficacy statistical analyses will be also performed. Discussion: This project will explore the effects of a new multicomponent program which includes cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions and outdoor adventure activities on affective and emotional variables, often affected in IPV victims. In addition, orientations to incorporate the main findings into the community based IPV resources and victims’ services will be provided.

Keywords: wilderness therapy; intimate partner violence; multicomponent program (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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