Examining the Impact of a Positive Psychology Intervention with Latina Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Authors

Eunice Lerma, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
Autumn Wright, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
James Ikonomopoulos, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
Yvette Hinojosa, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
Javier Cavazos, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Abstract

We implemented a small series (N = 3) single-case research design to assess the effectiveness of a nine-session positive psychology treatment program for Latina survivors of intimate partner violence. Analysis of participants’ scores on life satisfaction and depression scales using the percentage of non-overlapping data point’s procedure yielded treatment effects indicating that a positive psychology treatment program may be effective for improving life satisfaction for Latina survivors of intimate partner violence. Implications for counselors and researchers are provided.

Recommended Citation

Lerma, Eunice; Wright, Autumn; Ikonomopoulos, James; Hinojosa, Yvette; and Cavazos, Javier (2018) "Examining the Impact of a Positive Psychology Intervention with Latina Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence," Journal of Counseling Research and Practice: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56702/UCKX8598/jcrp0301.6
Available at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jcrp/vol3/iss1/6