RT Article
T1 Validation of the Slovenian Intimate Violence and Traumatic Affect Scale (S-VITA)
JF Violence against women
VO 32
IS 1
SP 277
OP 296
A1 Krohne, Nina
A1 De Leo, Diego 1951-
A1 Poštuvan, Vita 1982-
A2 De Leo, Diego 1951-
A2 Poštuvan, Vita 1982-
LA English
YR 2026
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1947460773
AB This study addresses the scarcity of quantitative tools for assessing the mental health consequences of intimate partner violence on women, focusing on validating the Slovenian translation of the Intimate Violence and Traumatic Affect Scale (S-VITA). Using an online cross-sectional design, we surveyed a representative sample of 1,016 Slovenian women, with 275 experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Confirmatory factor analysis, performed on the IPV subsample, supported the proposed four-factor model (Fear, Terror, Guilt, and Shame) with strong internal consistency. The scale demonstrated robust construct and divergent, convergent, and cross-cultural validity. With compelling psychometric properties, we recommend its adoption by Slovenian professionals and researchers, suggesting its applicability in diverse linguistic contexts.
K1 Trauma
K1 Mental Health
K1 Intimate Partner Violence
K1 Domestic Violence
K1 Assessment
DO 10.1177/10778012241307331