Domestic violence and emotion-regulation strategies in Iranian women victims of spousal abuse: the intermediary role of self-regulation, psychological distress, and cognitive function

Key Points

• Psychological distress significantly correlates with emotion-regulation strategies in domestic violence cases.
• Findings illustrate that enhanced self-regulation may mitigate psychological distress among these women.
• Analysis involves assessing cognitive function alongside emotional responses in the context of spousal abuse.
• Highlights the need for targeted support programs to address self-regulation and mental health among affected women.