scholarly journals Emotion dysregulation in the intergenerational transmission of romantic relationship conflict.

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 585-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyoun K. Kim ◽  
Katherine C. Pears ◽  
Deborah M. Capaldi ◽  
Lee D. Owen
Keyword(s):  
Intergenerational Transmission ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Relationship Conflict

Can Emerging Adults’ Dating Psychological Aggression be Explained by Family-of-Origin Psychological Aggression, Emotion Dysregulation, and Drinking?

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110551
Author(s):  
Deepali M. Dhruve ◽  
Arazais D. Oliveros
Keyword(s):  
Family Violence ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Intergenerational Transmission ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
Alcohol Expectancy ◽  
Childhood Experiences

Intimate partner violence (IPV) impacts the lives of millions of individuals; nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men report experiencing IPV during their lifetime. Previous studies frequently cite family-of-origin aggression as a risk factor for later experiences with IPV. Research with adults who engage in IPV finds an association with childhood exposure to family violence, but the strength of that association may vary. Psychological aggression often pre-dates more severe IPV and college students are a particular risk group for IPV. Additionally, previous literature has revealed gender differences in response to childhood experiences of family violence. As such, the current study sought to identify factors that explain and moderate risk for dating psychological aggression (DPA) in college adults, and sex differences in those associations. Participants (464 women, 142 men), who were in a current romantic relationship lasting at least 3 months, completed measures of past psychological aggression in the family-of-origin (PAF), current emotion dysregulation, risky drinking, and DPA perpetrated in current dating relationships. Emotion dysregulation mediated the relationship between PAF and current DPA; however, differences among specific types of PAF and sex were noted. Results support an intergenerational transmission of PAF and suggest that parent–child sex dyads influence this process. The findings also provide evidence that higher levels of drinking are associated with increased emotion dysregulation. These results contrast with the alcohol expectancy for stress relief and support public messaging that alcohol use does not relieve stress. Clinical and research implications for prevention of the intergenerational transmission of aggression are discussed.

The Association Between a History of Sexual Violence and Romantic Relationship Functioning: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483802091561
Author(s):  
Kristen N. Vitek ◽  
Elizabeth A. Yeater
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Sexual Victimization ◽  
Relationship Conflict ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relationship Functioning ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Future Research Directions

The consequences of sexual violence are substantial and include both intra- and interpersonal problems. Notably, sexual violence has been associated with difficulties in interpersonal relationships including intimate relationships. While there have been prior reviews considering various interpersonal and dyadic consequences associated with sexual violence, there has not been a comprehensive review considering the various aspects of adult dyadic functioning including intimacy, relationship conflict, and satisfaction satisfaction among both child and adult victims of sexual violence. The databases PsycINFO and PubMed were searched for terms related to sexual victimization (e.g., sexual assault, sexual victimization, sexual abuse, rape, revictimization), terms related to relationships (e.g., romantic relationship, intimate relationship), and terms related to relationship functioning (e.g., satisfaction, relationship quality, conflict, communication, intimacy, sexual functioning). Eligible studies for this review were required to (1) be an original study, (2) be written in English, (3) identify a sample or subsample consisting of women reporting a history of sexual violence in either childhood or adulthood, and (4) measure at least one of the following relationship areas: intimacy, relationship conflict, or relationship satisfaction in heterosexual adult romantic relationships. A total of 20 articles met inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Results demonstrated mixed findings on the association between sexual violence and relationship functioning, with some studies demonstrating an association between sexual violence and relationship functioning, and others failing to find such associations. These findings are discussed within the context of gaps in the extant literature and future research directions.

scholarly journals Intergenerational transmission of emotion dysregulation: Part II. Developmental origins of newborn neurobehavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 833-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan D. Ostlund ◽  
Robert D. Vlisides-Henry ◽  
Sheila E. Crowell ◽  
K. Lee Raby ◽  
Sarah Terrell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Intergenerational Transmission ◽  
Visual Tracking ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Visual Stimulation ◽  
Developmental Origins ◽  
Laboratory Assessment ◽  
Sinus Arrhythmia ◽  
Infant Cry

AbstractWe investigated whether neurobehavioral markers of risk for emotion dysregulation were evident among newborns, as well as whether the identified markers were associated with prenatal exposure to maternal emotion dysregulation. Pregnant women (N = 162) reported on their emotion dysregulation prior to a laboratory assessment. The women were then invited to the laboratory to assess baseline respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and RSA in response to an infant cry. Newborns were assessed after birth via the NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale. We identified two newborn neurobehavioral factors—arousal and attention—via exploratory factor analysis. Low arousal was characterized by less irritability, excitability, and motor agitation, while low attention was related to a lower threshold for auditory and visual stimulation, less sustained attention, and poorer visual tracking abilities. Pregnant women who reported higher levels of emotion dysregulation had newborns with low arousal levels and less attention. Larger decreases in maternal RSA in response to cry were also related to lower newborn arousal. We provide the first evidence that a woman's emotion dysregulation while pregnant is associated with risks for dysregulation in her newborn. Implications for intergenerational transmission of emotion dysregulation are discussed.

A Methodological Review and Critique of the “Intergenerational Transmission of Violence” Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan L. Haselschwerdt ◽  
Rachel Savasuk-Luxton ◽  
Kathleen Hlavaty
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Intergenerational Transmission ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intergenerational Transmission Of Violence ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Child Abuse And Maltreatment ◽  
Meta Analyses

Exposure to interpersonal or interparental violence (EIPV) and child abuse and maltreatment (CAM) are associated with an increased risk of maladaptive outcomes, including later involvement in adulthood intimate partner violence (IPV; often referred to as the theory of intergenerational transmission of violence). Recent meta-analyses, however, have documented a weak effect size when examining this association. By focusing on young adulthood, a development stage in which identity development and romantic relationship formation are salient tasks, we can provide insight into the association between EIPV, CAM, and IPV. Guided by the methodological critiques from the IPV and EIPV literatures, the present study reviewed the methodology used in 16 studies (published between 2002 and 2016) that tested the theory of intergenerational transmission of violence. The review study focused on how EIPV, CAM, and young adult dating violence were measured and analyzed, with the initial goal of better understanding how methodological decision informed the study’s findings. Ultimately, we determined that there was simply too much methodological variability and yet too little methodological complexity to truly inform a review and discussion of the results; therefore, our review solely focused on the study’s methodological decisions. Based on our review, we suggest that both of these challenges, too much variability and too little complexity, hinder our ability to examine the theory of intergenerational transmission of violence. Future research must strike a balance between methodological consistency and complexity to better understand the intricate nuances of IPV experiences and inform practice.

Treating a Cluster of Internalizing Disorders With the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 153465012096799
Author(s):  
Brianna R. Altman ◽  
Mitch Earleywine
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Treatment Manual ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Transdiagnostic Treatment ◽  
Unified Protocol ◽  
Treatment Manuals

Psychotherapy outcome research rarely focuses on the ideographic application of treatment manuals, though some modules might prove markedly more important for a client than others. Clients in need of psychoeducation, emotion regulation skills, and changes in maladaptive patterns of thinking might balk at portions of the Unified Protocol for the Treatment of Emotional Disorders that seem irrelevant to their concerns. The current case study focused on emotion dysregulation and perfectionism given their role in anxiety, depression, obsessions, and compulsions. The Overall Anxiety Severity and Impairment Scale (OASIS), Overall Depression Severity and Impairment Scale (ODSIS), and Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) confirmed qualitative reports and therapist observations of improvement. Additional sessions focused on fostering self-compassion and processing the termination of a romantic relationship rather than completing every section of the manual. This case demonstrates that flexible adaptation of a transdiagnostic treatment manual, in conjunction with a strong working alliance and other non-specifics of therapy, can produce beneficial outcomes even when other modules are not applied. These results might support ideographic application of select modules from treatment manuals and support a symptoms approach to psychotherapy.

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