Table 3.

ConQual summary of findings.

Synthesized finding	Type of research	Dependability	Credibility	ConQual score	Comments
Help- and support-seeking copingWomen's experiences of IPV led them to seek instrumental aid, advice, comfort, and/or understanding from others. They recognized these people as significantly supportive.	Qualitative- High	Downgraded one (−1)*	No change**	Moderate	*The majority of studies (three out of five) scored three out of five for the questions relating to appropriateness of the conduct of the research; therefore, the dependability score has downgraded one leading to a ranking of moderate. **No change due to only unequivocal (U) findings leading to a final ranking of moderate. U = 10
Emotional regulation copingWomen experience a number of emotions as they go through IPV. They take effort keep them under control, let them out, or reconstruct their emotional understanding.		Downgraded one (−1)*	Downgraded one (−1)**	Low	*The majority of studies (six out of seven) scored three out of five for the questions relating to appropriateness of the conduct of the research; therefore, the dependability score has downgraded one leading to a ranking of moderate. **Downgrade one level due to mix of unequivocal (U) and credible (C) findings leading to a final ranking of low. U = 9, C = 7
Problem avoidance and distraction copingWomen exposed to IPV take effort to distract themselves, avoid and/or shift their focus on the abusive behavior of their partner.		Downgraded one (−1)*	Downgraded one (−1)**	Low	*The majority of studies (five out of eight) scored three out of five for the questions relating to appropriateness of the conduct of the research; therefore, the dependability score has downgraded one leading to a ranking of moderate **Downgrade one level due to mix of unequivocal (U) and credible (C) findings leading to a final ranking of low. U = 6, C = 10