The third hypothesis predicted that commitment would mediate the effects of alternative quality, investment size, and satisfaction level. Results revealed that hypothesis one was consistent with the findings. Commitment did have a negative correlation with limited alternatives, a positive correlation with investment size, and had a high satisfaction level with the relationship. The second hypothesis also was consistent with the results in that commitment level did effect the decision to stay or leave. This article was a good example that looked at the different effects that are involved in an abusive relationship.
Many psychological variables affect the women's decision to stay or leave.
They used two hundred women who were in a violent relationship or who had left one. Results showed that self-efficacy, coping, and trauma symptoms depended on if the woman was in or out of the relationship and how long ago did the woman leave. This article was another example that proved how many variables that can effect a woman's decision to leave. It looked at the factors if the woman did leave a relationship. Many women believe that if they leave it would end all the violence, but the violence is not over.