Abdullah S.Salleh A.Mahmud Z.Ahmad J.Ghani S.A.2024-05-282024-05-282011181849522-s2.0-84864967638https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84864967638&partnerID=40&md5=b8c148de340718cb30ba906f26732803https://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8724The study investigated the relationship among cognitive distortion, depression and self- Cognitive Distortion Scale (CDS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Pearson's correlation indicated a positive correlation between cognitive distortion and depression and negative correlations of cognitive distortion and depression with self-esteem. The results suggested that all self-criticism, self-blame and hopelessness predict helplessness. The result also suggested that helplessness and self-criticism predict depression. Depression and helplessness were found to predict self-esteem. The paper concludes rape victim are likely to experience a certain degree of cognitive distortion, implying that rape victims need support to recover. Further studies should include coping strategies and intervention. � IDOSI Publications, 2011.en-USCognitive distortionDepressionHelplessnessRape victimSelf-esteemArticle677314SPL ISS 4