Ferreira, Célia Isabel LimaMagalhães, Eunice VieiraAntunes, Carla Margarida VieiraCamilo, Cláudia Sofia Dinis2022-01-202022-01-202020Ferreira, C., Magalhães, E., Antunes, C., & Camilo, C. (2020). Victimization experiences and well-being in adulthood: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Violence & Victims, 35(6), 783-814. https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-D-19-00026http://hdl.handle.net/10437/12418Violence & Victims, 35(6), 783-814Scientific research has explored the impact of violence during adulthood on psychopathology. Fewer efforts have been made from a positive theoretical framework, and no systematic evidence has been provided. This manuscript describes a literature review and meta- analysis on the relationship between victimization experiences and well-being in adulthood. A literature review was performed, and 27 studies met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review 16 for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis yielded a medium and significant overall effect size (r = -.309, p < .001), which indicated that greater victimization experiences partly explain lower well-being outcomes. A set of theoretical and methodological issues are discussed, specifically considering the conceptualization of victimization and well-being as well as the studies design, sample characteristics, measures and data analysis. Derived from this integrative discussion, some recommendations are also provided for future research.application/pdfengopenAccessPSICOLOGIAVITIMAÇÃOADULTOSBEM-ESTARPSYCHOLOGYVICTIMISATIONADULTSWELL-BEINGarticle