Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the mediated effects of isolation and the moderated mediated effects of positive communication (TSL) in the relationship between intimate partner violence and depression. Method: The survey was condu...
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the mediated effects of isolation and the moderated mediated effects of positive communication (TSL) in the relationship between intimate partner violence and depression. Method: The survey was conducted among spouses of professional soldiers who have served over 5 years in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. A total of 237 cases were included in the final analysis. All analyses were conducted using SPSS 27.0 and the SPSS Process Macro. Results: First, 25.1% of spouses were exposed to intimate partner violence in the past year, and the prevalence of depressive symptoms was more than twice as high compared to those who were not exposed to intimate partner violence. Second, isolation fully mediated the relationship between intimate partner violence and depression. Third, the impact of intimate partner violence on depression through isolation was moderated by positive communication (TSL). The association between isolation and depression weakened with increased positive communication. Conclusions: This study highlights that the impact of intimate partner violence on depression through isolation may vary depending on the level of positive communication (TSL) among spouses of professional soldiers. Based on the results, practical and policy interventions are suggested.