The Relationship of Occupational Competence and Activity Role Participation to Life Satisfaction and Depression Severity in Women Exposed to Domestic Physical Violence at a Social Service Institution

NCT07454213 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024-02-89
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationships between occupational competence, activity and role participation, life satisfaction, and depression severity in women aged 20-50 years who have experienced domestic physical violence and applied to a social service institution within the previous two years. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is occupational competence associated with depression severity in women exposed to domestic physical violence? Is activity and role participation associated with life satisfaction and depression severity in this population? Participants will: Complete a sociodemographic information form Complete the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Complete the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) Complete the Occupational Self-Assessment (OSA)

Conditions

Domestic Violence; Intimate Partner Violence; Depression; Activities of Daily Living; Social Participation; Quality of Life

Keywords

Women; Battered Women; Domestic Violence; Intimate Partner Violence; Depression; Depressive Symptoms; Activities of Daily Living; Social Participation; Occupational Therapy; Quality of Life; Mental Health; Self Efficacy; Social Services

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Depression Severity

  Depression severity will be assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), a 21-item self-report scale with total scores ranging from 0 to 63. Higher scores indicate greater depressive symptom severity.

  Baseline (Single Assessment)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of women aged 20-50 years who experienced domestic physical violence and applied to a social service institution in Türkiye within the previous two years. All eligible women who met the inclusion criteria during the study period were included using a census sampling approach. Participants were required to be able to understand and speak Turkish. The study sample represents women seeking institutional support following exposure to domestic physical violence.

You may qualify if:

• Having applied to the institution due to domestic violence within the last two years Being able to understand and speak Turkish.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Medipol University: lead

Study Sites (1)

T.C İstanbul Valiliği Beyoğlu Sosyal Hizmet Merkezi

Istanbul, 34430, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Personal Satisfaction

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 2, 2026
• First Posted: March 6, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2024
• Study Completion: May 1, 2024
• Last Updated: March 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)