Mothers and Infants Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Compensate

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 571-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Letourneau ◽  
Catherine Young Morris ◽  
Loretta Secco ◽  
Miriam Stewart ◽  
Jean Hughes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Mother Child Relationships ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Maternal Child

Reasons for the developmental variability in children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) are unclear and under studied. This article presents exploratory findings on (a) the potential impact of IPV on mother–child relationships and child development and (b) the association between these maternal–child relationship impacts and child development. The fit of findings with compensatory, spillover, and compartmentalization hypotheses was explored. Participants were 49 mothers and 51 children younger than 3 years of age affected by IPV. Data were collected on maternal–child interactions, child development, social support, difficult life circumstances, family functioning, child temperament, and parental depression. The findings suggested developmental impacts on children in the sample, along with children’s high sensitivity and responsiveness to their caregivers. Although some spillover effects were observed, the predominant observation was of mothers and infants compensating for exposure to IPV in their interactions.

scholarly journals Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Parenting and Children’s Externalizing Behaviors: Transactional Processes Over Time

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122098512
Author(s):  
Gerard Chung ◽  
Todd M. Jensen ◽  
Anna Parisi ◽  
Rebecca J. Macy ◽  
Paul Lanier
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Externalizing Behaviors ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Low Income Mothers ◽  
Transactional Associations

This study used longitudinal data to examine the transactional associations between mothers’ spanking and mother–child relationship quality with children’s externalizing behaviors in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV). Data came from a sample of 1,152 low-income mothers with children age 10–14 years. Results showed that past-year IPV triggered transactional associations by increasing children’s externalizing behaviors which, in turn, increased spanking and subsequently more externalizing behaviors. Transactional associations were also found for relationship quality. All outcomes used were mothers-reported except relationship quality. Implications for practice include the importance of the mother–child dyad and their reciprocal processes in assessment and treatment.

Intimate Partner Violence and OT: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512520380p1-7512520380p1
Author(s):  
Heather Javaherian-Dysinger ◽  
Erika Dalida ◽  
Caitlin Maclang ◽  
Eunice Cho ◽  
Hekanne Simbolon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Trauma Symptom ◽  
Mother Child Relationships ◽  
Skill Improvement ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented 04/13/21 This mixed-methods systematic review explored the effectiveness of OT with adults who experienced intimate partner violence. Of 61 studies screened, 36 were removed, and 20 were further excluded with inclusion criteria. Five studies showed significant skill improvement in individuals who received OT interventions using a combination of individual and group sessions focused on instrumental activities of daily living, trauma symptom reduction, life skills, and mother–child relationships. Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Javaherian-Dysinger Additional Authors and Speakers: Shannon L. Scott Contributing Authors: Michelle Bradshaw

scholarly journals Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: Association Among Battered Mothers’ Parenting Competences and Children’s Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Rosser-Limiñana ◽  
Raquel Suriá-Martínez ◽  
Miguel Ángel Mateo Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Child Behavior Checklist ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Mother Child Relationships ◽  
Background Exposure

Background: Exposure to violence perpetrated on a mother by her intimate partner (IPV or intimate partner violence) has an impact on the psychosocial adjustment of her children. In addition, the violence suffered by mothers could affect parental competences. Methods: Through the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), this work analyzes the psychosocial adjustment in children between 6 and 17 years old who live with their mothers in shelters after having experienced IPV situations. It also explores the association between mothers’ parenting competences and children’s adjustment in shelters. Results: The evaluation shows a negative correlation between the quality of mothers’ care of their children during their stay in shelters and the rate of children’s behavioral problems, so that the better the parental competences of mothers, the lower the rate of behavioral problems presented by children. Conclusions: As a result of IPV, mother–child relationships can be affected. Children exposed to IPV may exhibit more externalizing behavior problems and their mothers may have difficulty demonstrating competent parenting behaviors while living in a shelter. Work should be aimed at reestablishing parenting competences in mothers and the quality of mother–child interactions while they remain in the shelters, in an effort to mitigate the psychosocial consequences of IPV for their children.

scholarly journals Understanding the Role of Intimate Partner Violence on Child Development in LMICs

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 145 (6) ◽  
pp. e20200823
Author(s):  
Leslie L. Davidson ◽  
Rachel S. Gruver
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner

scholarly journals Intimate Partner Violence and Resilience: The Experience of Women in Mother-Child Assisted Living Centers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8318
Author(s):  
Chiara Rollero ◽  
Federica Speranza
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Trust Relationships ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Mother Child Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

Research has largely documented the damaging consequences of intimate partner violence. However, the literature presents an important gap in the identification of factors that may strengthen resilience in the victims, especially in the case of mothers and pregnant women. The present study aimed at investigating the experience of abused mothers engaged in an educative path in a Mother–Child Assisted Living Center. A qualitative descriptive methodology was used. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of eight women. Four main themes emerged from the interviews: (1) improvement in the mother–child relationship; (2) a process of personal change during the educative path; (3) the rebuilding of trust relationships; and (4) attitudes and hopes toward the future. Taken together, these findings highlight the process of resilience, conceived from a socioecological perspective as the ability to use resources rooted in interconnected systems. The implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Maternal Early Stimulation Behaviors during Pregnancy in Northern Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Mackness ◽  
John A Gallis ◽  
Raymond Kofi Owusu ◽  
Mohammed Ali ◽  
Safiyatu Abubakr-Bibilazu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Stimulation

Abstract Background: Per UNICEF’s Nurturing Care Framework, early childhood development (ECD) begins during pregnancy and many lower-resource settings need data to inform their programs for optimal child development. The maternal-fetal relationship can be partly examined via a series of bonding activities called early stimulation behaviors (ESB). This study describes early stimulation behaviors and the associated correlates among pregnant women in Ghana. Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from a cluster-randomized trial in two districts of Northern Ghana. A total of 374 pregnant women were enrolled at baseline and administered a pre-intervention survey. Communication-related early stimulation behaviors was the primary outcome which was evaluated using three maternal-fetal bonding activities; did the woman self-report touching and/or talking, singing, and/or talking about family to her belly. A generalized estimating equation modified Poisson model was used for the bivariate and multivariable analysis.Results: About half of the participants reported performing communication-related ESB during pregnancy frequently or sometimes. Bivariate analysis revealed that negative life experiences including higher rates of emotional, physical and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) and having moderate to severe depressive symptoms were associated with women performing early stimulation behaviors more often. In the multivariable model, physical intimate partner violence remained significantly associated with early stimulation behaviors. Conclusion: Research on early stimulation behaviors is still in a nascent phase. It is unclear why our results revealed an association between intimate partner violence and early stimulation behaviors; this could reflect a coping mechanism for the expectant mother. Further research is needed to better understand this association and explore potential long-term impacts of early stimulation behaviors during pregnancy on child development.Trial registration: Clinical Trials # NCT03665246, September 11, 2018

scholarly journals High sensitivity and specificity screening for clinically significant intimate partner violence.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard E. Heyman ◽  
Katherine J. W. Baucom ◽  
Shu Xu ◽  
Amy M. Smith Slep ◽  
Jeffery D. Snarr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Clinically Significant
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