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Silva C, Moreira P, Moreira DS, Rafael F, Rodrigues A, Leite Â, Lopes S, Moreira D. Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Young Adults and Adults: A Systematic Literature Review. Pediatr Rep 2024; 16:461-481. [PMID: 38921705 PMCID: PMC11206640 DOI: 10.3390/pediatric16020040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Investigations have shown the different impacts that ACEs have on an individual's adult life, on both physical and mental health, but they have not yet shown the issue of the influence of ACEs on adults and young adults. Objective/Participants and Setting: This systematic review, performed according to the PRISMA norms and guidelines, intended to understand the most frequent outcomes of adverse childhood experiences in the life of young adults and adults. METHODS Studies were identified through multiple literature search databases at EBSCOhost, Web of Science, and PubMed April 2023, and a total of 279 studies, published between 1999 and 2002, were excluded, 256 because of multiple factors: being duplicates, showing statistical analysis with correlations only, being systematic reviews or case studies, comprising individuals under the age of 18, and not meeting the intended theme; ultimately, we selected for the review a total of 23 studies. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The impacts of the various articles are subdivided into three main themes: antisocial and criminal behaviour; sexual Behaviour and intimate partner violence; and attachment, quality of life, and therapeutic alliance.
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- Candy Silva
- Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Braga, Portugal; (C.S.); (P.M.); (A.R.); (Â.L.)
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- Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Braga, Portugal; (C.S.); (P.M.); (A.R.); (Â.L.)
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- Institute of Psychology and Neuropsychology of Porto—IPNP Health, 4100-136 Porto, Portugal;
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- School of Education, The Polytechnic Institute of Oporto (IPP), 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Braga, Portugal; (C.S.); (P.M.); (A.R.); (Â.L.)
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- Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Braga, Portugal; (C.S.); (P.M.); (A.R.); (Â.L.)
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- Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Braga, Portugal; (C.S.); (P.M.); (A.R.); (Â.L.)
- CICPSI, Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa, Alameda da Universidade, 1649-013 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Braga, Portugal; (C.S.); (P.M.); (A.R.); (Â.L.)
- Institute of Psychology and Neuropsychology of Porto—IPNP Health, 4100-136 Porto, Portugal;
- Centro de Solidariedade de Braga/Projecto Homem, R. do Alcaide 31, 4700-024 Braga, Portugal
- Observatory Permanent Violence and Crime (OPVC), FP-I3ID, University Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences and CPUP—Center for Psychology at University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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Romain Dagenhardt DM, Heideman A, Freiburger TL. Examining the Impact of Jail Sanctions on Recidivism for Domestic Violence Probationers. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2023; 38:7383-7403. [PMID: 36631953 DOI: 10.1177/08862605221145708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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There has been a growth of domestic violence courts aimed at increasing offender accountability and victim safety. Although research has examined the effectiveness of these courts compared to typical court processing on recidivism, little is known about the mechanism of judicial accountability. Specifically, judicial review hearings, in which judges have discretion on whether and how to sanction for noncompliance, are common in these courts. This study examines whether incarceration sanctions for noncompliance affect recidivism among a sample of 347 probation review hearings in a Midwestern domestic violence court. Using logistic regression and survival analysis, we find that jail sanctions do not impact likelihood of recidivating but do result in significantly shorter periods of time until recidivating. The findings also signify the importance of addressing substance abuse issues in the prevention of recidivism. Further implications of the findings are discussed.
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Seinfeld S, Hortensius R, Arroyo-Palacios J, Iruretagoyena G, Zapata LE, de Gelder B, Slater M, Sanchez-Vives MV. Domestic Violence From a Child Perspective: Impact of an Immersive Virtual Reality Experience on Men With a History of Intimate Partner Violent Behavior. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2023; 38:2654-2682. [PMID: 35727942 DOI: 10.1177/08862605221106130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Domestic violence has long-term negative consequences on children. In this study, men with a history of partner aggression and a control group of non-offenders were embodied in a child's body from a first-person perspective in virtual reality (VR). From this perspective, participants witnessed a scene of domestic violence where a male avatar assaulted a female avatar. We evaluated the impact of the experience on emotion recognition skills and heart rate deceleration responses. We found that the experience mainly impacted the recognition of angry facial expressions. The results also indicate that males with a history of partner aggression had larger physiological responses during an explicit violent event (when the virtual abuser threw a telephone) compared with controls, while their physiological reactions were less pronounced when the virtual abuser invaded the victim's personal space. We show that embodiment from a child's perspective during a conflict situation in VR impacts emotion recognition, physiological reactions, and attitudes towards violence. We provide initial evidence of the potential of VR in the rehabilitation and neuropsychological assessment of males with a history of domestic violence, especially in relation to children.
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- Sofia Seinfeld
- 146245Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- EVENT Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, 207203University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain
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- Brain and Emotion Laboratory, Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- EVENT Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, 207203University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- EVENT Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, 207203University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- 146245Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Brain and Emotion Laboratory, Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- EVENT Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, 207203University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- 207203Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- 146245Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- EVENT Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, 207203University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain
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Beyarslan SD, Uzer T. Psychological control and indulgent parenting predict emotional-abuse victimization in romantic relationships. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-020-01072-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Luft HS, Mersky JP, Choi C, Canario Guzmán JA, Quezada Ortiz MV, Sehi GT, Temple JR. Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and association with dating violence and symptoms of mental illness among adolescents in the Dominican Republic. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2022; 129:105668. [PMID: 35617753 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescent dating violence (ADV) and mental illness are highly prevalent, interrelated public health priorities. Increasingly, scholars are looking to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to explain risk for these health concerns. OBJECTIVES Determine prevalence of ACEs, ADV perpetration and victimization, and anxiety and depression symptoms among adolescents in the Dominican Republic (DR). Evaluate the association of ACEs with these ADV and mental health outcomes. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING Cross-sectional survey data were collected from 142 adolescents at middle and high schools in the DR. METHODS We assessed ACEs using the Childhood Experiences Survey, ADV using the Conflict in Dating Relationships Inventory, and depression/anxiety symptoms using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System scales. Linear and logistic regressions were performed to test dose-response relationships between a cumulative ACE score and ADV and mental health outcomes while adjusting for age, gender, and rural/urban residence. RESULTS 80.6% of students reported at least one ACE. The most prevalent ACEs reported were physical abuse (49%) and witnessing domestic violence (48%). After adjusting for covariates, cumulative ACE scores were significantly associated with depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, physical and emotional ADV perpetration, and physical and emotional ADV victimization. CONCLUSIONS Structural and community-based interventions to prevent ADV and promote mental health for adolescents in the DR should address ACEs.
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- Heidi S Luft
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1921 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States of America; University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555, United States of America.
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- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1921 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States of America.
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284, United States of America; Gachon University, 1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Instituto de Salud Mental y Telepsicología, Plaza Amer, Rómulo Betancourt 1212, Apto 404 A, Dominican Republic.
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- Programa SUPERATE de la Presidencia de la República Dominicana, Ave. Leopoldo Navarro #61, Edif. San Rafael, 6to. Nivel. Ensanche San Juan Bosco, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1921 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States of America.
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- University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555, United States of America.
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Fernández-Montalvo J, Echauri JA, Azcárate JM, Martínez M, Siria S, López-Goñi JJ. What Differentiates Batterer Men with and without Histories of Childhood Family Violence? JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2022; 37:NP4558-NP4577. [PMID: 32954956 DOI: 10.1177/0886260520958648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The goals of this study were to explore the prevalence of childhood family violence (CFV) (both suffered and witnessed) among male batterers in treatment, and to analyze the specific psychological profile of those perpetrators with CFV. A sample of 1,421 men recruited from a specialized batterer treatment program was assessed. A description of the sociodemographic, violence, and psychopathological characteristics of the sample was carried out. Moreover, a comparison of all the variables studied between batterer men with and those without CFV was conducted. The results showed that 35.2% (n = 500) of the sample reported having been victims of CFV (67.2% of them directly suffered abuse, and 32.8% witnessed violence between their parents, mainly from father to mother). Batterers with CFV presented with more irrational beliefs both about women and about violence as a strategy to cope with everyday difficulties. Moreover, they had significantly higher scores than batterers without CFV on all psychopathological symptoms as assessed by the SCL-90-R, as well as on most of the STAXI-2 subscales. In the logistic regression analysis, the main variables related to having a history of CFV were low education level, voluntary access to the program, having a previous psychiatric history, being an immigrant, having children, and presenting a greater number of psychopathological symptoms. According to these results, batterers with CFV showed a higher severity in most of the variables studied than those without CFV. Consequently, these findings highlight the importance of tailoring batterer treatment programs to their specific characteristics, particularly those regarding childhood victimization.
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- Javier Fernández-Montalvo
- Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Psimae. Instituto de Psicología Jurídica y Forense, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Psimae. Instituto de Psicología Jurídica y Forense, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Psimae. Instituto de Psicología Jurídica y Forense, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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Hui J, Hilton NZ. The Relation of childhood adversity and antisociality to suicide attempts in men admitted to forensic psychiatric hospital. J Forensic Sci 2022; 67:1132-1139. [PMID: 35119119 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in custody. Although previous studies with prison inmates suggest a strong relation between childhood adversity and suicidal behavior, as well as between childhood adversity and antisociality, this has not been explored in the forensic psychiatric system. We compared 211 men admitted to a forensic hospital having a lifetime history of suicide attempts with 275 men with no suicide history in the same institution. Data were retrospectively coded from information gathered during their assessment and medical records. We examined associations of adverse childhood events and antisociality with suicide attempt history in a series of regression analyses. Childhood adversity was present in majority of individuals and significantly more common for individuals with a history of suicide attempts (76.8%) than those with no suicide attempts (63.3%). The suicide attempt group also experienced a greater number of adverse childhood events. Physical abuse, parental separation, and parental psychiatric history during childhood were associated with suicide attempts. Men with a suicide attempt history had higher antisociality scores than the comparison group and adult antisocial behavior partially mediated the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and suicide attempts. Men in forensic hospital who have suffered multiple experiences of childhood adversity are at increased risk for exhibiting antisocial behavior and engaging in suicidal attempts. Early interventions targeted toward antisociality and trauma-informed care in the forensic hospital are needed to support the mental health of the forensic population.
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- Jeanette Hui
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Waypoint Research Institute, Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Gilchrist E, Johnson A, McMurran M, Stephens-Lewis D, Kirkpatrick S, Gardner B, Easton C, Gilchrist G. Using the Behaviour Change Wheel to design an intervention for partner abusive men in drug and alcohol treatment. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:191. [PMID: 34711276 PMCID: PMC8551949 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00911-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background We aimed to establish what core elements were required in a group therapy programme for men who disclose perpetrating intimate partner abuse in a substance use setting and develop, and test the feasibility of delivering an intervention in this setting. Methods We describe the theoretical development and feasibility testing of an integrated substance use and intimate partner abuse intervention (‘ADVANCE’) for delivery in substance use services. We employed a comprehensive eight-stage process to guide this development applying the ‘COM-B’ (‘capability’, ‘opportunity’, ‘motivation’ and ‘behaviour’) model for intervention design which specifies the following: (1) define the problem, (2) select the target behaviour, (3) specify the target behaviour, (4) identify what needs to change, (5) identify intervention functions, (6) identify policy categories, (7) select behaviour change techniques, and (8) design a mode of delivery. The development was informed by primary research conducted by the authors, consulting with organisation steering groups and by those with personal experiences. The identified targets for intervention and mode and method of delivery were then refined over 4 intervention development meetings, using the nominal group technique with the ADVANCE experts, then further refined following consultation with service user groups and wider expert groups via a learning alliance meetings. Results Our final intervention, the ADVANCE intervention consisted of a group intervention comprising of up to four pre-group individual interviews, followed by 12 × 2-h group sessions supported by integrated safety work for victim/survivors, and risk and safety support and integrity support for the professionals. The main targets for change were personal goal planning, self-regulation, and attitudes and beliefs supporting intimate partner abuse. The intervention was regarded as very acceptable to both staff and clients in substance use services, with group attendees reported positive behaviour changes and development of new skills. Conclusion We have demonstrated the ability to employ a structured eight-step process to develop an integrated intervention to address substance use-related intimate partner abuse that is acceptable to staff and clients in substance use services. This led to a feasibility study (ISRCTN 79435190) involving 104 men and 30 staff at three different locations across the UK was conducted to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and to refine the content and approach to delivery (BMC Public Health, 21: 980, 2021).
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- Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, USA.,Yale Psychiatry, New Haven, USA
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Siria S, Fernández-Montalvo J, Echauri JA, Arteaga A, Azkárate JM, Martínez M. Differential MCMI-III psychopathological profiles between intimate partner violence perpetrators with and without childhood family violence. Clin Psychol Psychother 2021; 28:1020-1029. [PMID: 33496355 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This study explored the differential prevalence of personality disorders (PD) and clinical syndromes between male perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) with and without a history of childhood family violence (CFV). A sample of 981 perpetrators of IPV was assessed with the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III). Comparisons of sociodemographic characteristics and MCMI-III scales' scores between perpetrators with (n = 293) and without (n = 688) CFV were carried out. Results showed that IPV perpetrators with CFV had a lower level of education, were less frequently employed, and had higher rates of previous psychiatric history than perpetrators without CFV. Statistically significant differences between groups in almost all the MCMI-III scales were found. Perpetrators with CFV presented with higher scores on most of the evaluated scales and showed a more severe psychopathological profile than perpetrators without CFV. The multivariate analysis showed that the main MCMI-III domains related to CFV were higher scores on the disclosure and alcohol dependence scales and lower scores on the passive-aggressive scale. These findings reveal that CFV is associated with a more severe psychopathological profile in perpetrators of IPV. In order to develop tailored interventions, the presence of CFV and psychopathological symptoms should be assessed in IPV perpetrators.
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- Sandra Siria
- Departament of Health Sciences, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Departament of Health Sciences, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Psimae Instituto de Psicología Jurídica y Forense, Pamplona, Spain
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- Departament of Health Sciences, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Psimae Instituto de Psicología Jurídica y Forense, Pamplona, Spain
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- Psimae Instituto de Psicología Jurídica y Forense, Pamplona, Spain
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Thulin EJ, Heinze JE, Zimmerman MA. Adolescent Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risk of Adult Intimate Partner Violence. Am J Prev Med 2021; 60:80-86. [PMID: 33223361 PMCID: PMC7771514 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2020.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Exposure to adverse experiences during adolescence may have significant implications for intimate partner violence during adulthood because it is during this developmental stage that many youth begin to have romantic relationships. Yet, few prospective longitudinal analyses on this topic exist. This study aims to fill a gap in the literature by examining the adverse childhood experiences during adolescence and intimate partner violence 15 years later during adulthood. METHODS Multilevel negative-binomial regression was used to examine the relationship between adolescent adverse childhood experiences (age 13-19 years) and adult intimate partner violence (age 28-34 years) in 499 participants over 5 waves of data from a 24-year longitudinal study (Wave 1: 1994) based in Flint, Michigan. Adolescent adverse childhood experiences included being a victim of violence, observed family conflict, parental intoxication, parental divorce, and observed community violence. Data analysis was conducted between 2019 and 2020. RESULTS First, investigators modeled the adverse childhood experience variables as a summary score to predict intimate partner violence during adulthood while controlling for known risk factors and individual random effects. Secondly, this study examined individual adverse childhood experiences iteratively to understand which adverse experiences predicted intimate partner violence in adulthood and found that observed community violence remained significant when accounting for all other adverse childhood experiences (β=0.276, p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS These findings support the negative effects of community violence in adolescence on later risk of intimate partner violence. Prevention interventions that focus on community health and violence prevention with a focus on healthy adolescent development may be pertinent in lowering intimate partner violence victimization in adulthood.
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- Elyse J Thulin
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Combined Program in Education and Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Heinze JE, Hsieh HF, Thulin E, Howe K, Miller AL, Zimmerman MA. Adolescent Exposure to Violence and Intimate-Partner Violence Mediated by Mental Distress. JOURNAL OF APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2021; 72:101215. [PMID: 33384463 PMCID: PMC7771647 DOI: 10.1016/j.appdev.2020.101215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Adolescent exposure to violence (ETV) is associated with multiple negative health outcomes. Despite evidence linking adolescent ETV with later experiences of physical, sexual and psychological intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization, more longitudinal evidence is needed, and potential explanatory mechanisms should be tested. We examine data collected over 17 years to analyze the mediating effects of mental distress and substance use on the association between cumulative ETV in adolescence and IPV in adulthood. Adolescent (M ages=15-18 years) ETV was associated with IPV outcomes in adulthood (M age=32 years). In parallel mediation models, mental distress in emerging adulthood (M ages=20-23 years) fully mediated the effect of adolescent ETV on later IPV outcomes. Although substance use predicted experience of IPV, it did not mediate the association between ETV and IPV. These findings have implications for understanding trajectories of risk following violence exposure and inform intervention work through identifying developmental periods where ETV contributes to later IPV victimization.
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Robertson EL, Walker TM, Frick PJ. Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Psychopathy: A Comprehensive Review. EUROPEAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2020. [DOI: 10.1027/1016-9040/a000397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Abstract. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the physical, sexual, and psychological abuse of an intimate partner and is a widespread, international public health crisis. An important proximate risk factor for IPV perpetration is the presence of psychopathic traits but there has not been a systematic review of the research linking psychopathic traits to IPV perpetration. We identified 43 studies using 13,476 participants (9,024 men and 4,452 women) across 10 countries that met our search criteria that led to the following conclusions. First, psychopathy was associated with IPV perpetration with medium effect sizes, even after accounting for various distal and proximate risk factors. Second, the different dimensions of psychopathy did not consistently differ in their prediction of IPV perpetration. Third, within individuals with a history of IPV perpetration, psychopathy did not relate to the frequency or severity of partner violence. Fourth, a few studies have tested the associations among child abuse, psychopathy, and IPV, with one study reporting that the combination of child abuse and psychopathic traits led to especially high risk for IPV perpetration. Lastly, we conclude by making recommendations for how future research and interventions should consider psychopathy to reduce the societal burden of IPV.
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- Emily L. Robertson
- Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Learning Science Institute of Australia, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia
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Youth exposure to violence involving a gun: evidence for adverse childhood experience classification. J Behav Med 2019; 42:646-657. [PMID: 31367930 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00053-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have historically included child maltreatment, household dysfunction, and other critical issues known to impact children negatively. Although youth experiences with violence are broadly captured in some ACE measures, youth exposure to violence involving a gun has not been included specifically in the operationalizing, and therefore scientific study, of ACEs. There are numerous implications of this omission, including limiting access to ACE interventions that are currently available and resources for individuals who have been exposed to gun violence. Thus, and given the persistent prevalence of gun violence in the US, we conducted a systematic review of the literature over the past two decades on the assessment of and response to ACEs and gun violence. Eighty-one journal articles across four search engines met our inclusion criteria. Our findings provide evidence that youth gun violence exposure should be classified as an ACE. In addition to increasing access to resources for youth affected by gun violence, these findings may improve the likelihood of funding and research into gun violence, with direct implications for prevention and intervention efforts.
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Hilton NZ, Radatz DL. The Criminogenic and Noncriminogenic Treatment Needs of Intimate Partner Violence Offenders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OFFENDER THERAPY AND COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY 2018; 62:3247-3259. [PMID: 29117752 DOI: 10.1177/0306624x17740015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
The criminogenic needs of general offenders have been empirically studied, but the criminogenic treatment needs of intimate partner violence (IPV) offenders, or how they compare with other violent or nonviolent offenders, have not been as thoroughly explored. Therefore, we examined and compared the criminogenic and noncriminogenic needs of 99 IPV offenders, 233 non-IPV violent offenders, and 103 nonviolent offenders, all of whom were men who had undergone institutional forensic assessment. Results indicated that IPV offenders had more treatment needs than the other two offender groups, including the Central Eight criminogenic needs. These findings support a focus on criminogenic treatment needs in batterer intervention programs for men, consistent with the principles of effective intervention for offenders.
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Affiliation(s)
- N Zoe Hilton
- 1 University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Waypoint Research Institute, Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
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