Cognitive distortion, depression and self-esteem among adolescents rape victims

• Main Authors: S., Abdullah, A., Salleh, Z., Mahmud, J., Ahmad, S.A., Ghani
• Format: Article
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Cognitive distortion; Depression; Helplessness; Rape victim; Self-esteem
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8734
• Institution: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

The study investigated the relationship among cognitive distortion, depression and self- Cognitive Distortion Scale (CDS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Pearson's correlation indicated a positive correlation between cognitive distortion and depression and negative correlations of cognitive distortion and depression with self-esteem. The results suggested that all self-criticism, self-blame and hopelessness predict helplessness. The result also suggested that helplessness and self-criticism predict depression. Depression and helplessness were found to predict self-esteem. The paper concludes rape victim are likely to experience a certain degree of cognitive distortion, implying that rape victims need support to recover. Further studies should include coping strategies and intervention. © IDOSI Publications, 2011.