Emotional Abuse Test
This confidential screening helps you recognize patterns of emotional abuse in your relationship. Emotional abuse can be subtle but deeply harmful, affecting your mental health, self-worth, and overall well-being.
Important: This test is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional evaluation. If you’re in immediate danger, please call 911. For 24/7 support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or text START to 88788 (available 24/7)
National Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
Emergency Services: Call 911 if you’re in immediate danger
References
Murphy, C. M., & Hoover, S. A. (1999). Measuring emotional abuse in dating relationships as a multifactorial construct. Violence and Victims, 14(1), 39-53.
Follingstad, D. R., & DeHart, D. D. (2000). Defining psychological abuse of husbands toward wives: Contexts, behaviors, and typologies. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 15(9), 891-920.
Johnson, M. P. (2008). A typology of domestic violence: Intimate terrorism, violent resistance, and situational couple violence. Boston, MA: Northeastern University Press.
Hays, D. G., Green, E., Orr, J. J., & Flowers, L. (2007). Advocacy counseling for female survivors of partner abuse: Implications for counselor education. Counselor Education and Supervision, 46(3), 184-198.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (2020). National statistics on domestic violence. https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS
Dutton, M. A., & Goodman, L. A. (2005). Coercion in intimate partner violence: Toward a new conceptualization. Sex Roles, 52(11-12), 743-756.
World Health Organization. (2012). Understanding and addressing violence against women: Intimate partner violence. WHO/RHR/12.36
