TY - BOOK AU - Gondolf, Edward W. AU - Fisher, Ellen R. TI - Battered women as survivors : : an alternative to treating learned helplessness SN - 0-669-18166-8 U1 - 362.83 GON PY - 1988/// CY - Lexington, MA : PB - Lexington Books, KW - ABUSED WOMEN KW - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE KW - HELP SEEKING KW - INTERVENTION KW - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE KW - SELF HELP TECHNIQUES KW - SUPPORT SERVICES KW - VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE KW - WOMEN'S REFUGES KW - UNITED STATES N2 - "In this book the authors present empirical research that counters the popular "learned helplessness" theory with evidence that battered women are in fact helpseekers who persistently search for resources and support services. They further suggest that those same sources may not provide sufficient aid. " (From the blurb). Record #5029 ER -