Developing a psychologically informed typology of partner violent women

Clinical Samples ◽

Female Perpetrators ◽

Chi Square Analysis

<p>Little research to date has considered the aetiological risk of female perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV), particularly in dating samples. This is despite evidence that shows perpetration is highly prevalent in this population. This study aims to address this gap and develops a typology of partner violent female university students using the psychopathology dimension of the Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart (1994) typology. Online survey methodology was used to collate information from 434 participants about a range of psychological characteristics and aggression toward intimate partners in the previous twelve months. Latent Profile analysis identified three reliable subgroups of participants who differ in their level of psychopathology in comparison to Non-Violent Controls and/or each other (‘Low’, ‘Moderate’ and ‘Moderate-High’ Psychopathology). Chi Square analysis investigated group differences in the use of psychological aggression, physical assault and sexual coercion towards an intimate partner, and towards other people. Results show that the Moderate-High Psychopathology group use severe psychological aggression significantly more frequently than the Low Psychopathology group. Trends for minor physical violence were also found with frequency of use increasing with increases in levels of psychopathology. The classifications proxy the Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart (1994) findings to some extent. However, it is suggested that the profiles of female perpetrators are best described in terms of varying levels of psychopathology in general, with corresponding increases in some forms of partner aggression. The need to develop typologies of female, non-clinical samples of IPV is discussed.</p>

Top 10 Reasons Why Women’s Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence Is an Important Area of Inquiry

Partner Abuse ◽

10.1891/1946-6560.2.4.452 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 452-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Penny A. Leisring

Keyword(s):

Romantic Relationships ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Intervention Programs ◽

Clinical Samples ◽

Effective Prevention ◽

Prevention And Intervention ◽

Female Perpetrators ◽

Controversial Topic

Women’s perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV) has been an extremely controversial topic. In this article, the author discusses 10 reasons why it is critically important to study women’s use of IPV. The prevalence and motivation of women’s use of IPV are discussed, as well as the psychopathology typically found in clinical samples of female IPV perpetrators. Consequences of women’s IPV for victims, for romantic relationships, for witnessing children, and for the female perpetrators themselves are reviewed. Evidence points to the importance of research on this topic and the urgent need for effective prevention and intervention programs for women’s perpetration of IPV.

CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO BY WOMEN AND THE OCCURRENCE OF VIOLENCE BY INTIMATE PARTNER

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2017-0581 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 ◽

Author(s):

Caique Veloso ◽

Claudete Ferreira de Souza Monteiro

Keyword(s):

Violence Against Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Tobacco Consumption ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Partner Violence Against Women

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the consumption of alcohol and tobacco by women and the occurrence of intimate partner violence against women. Method: a cross-sectional and analytical study with 369 women in the age group of 20 to 59 years, attended in Basic Health Units of five municipalities of Piaui, Brazil. The instruments used in data collection were Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Non-Student Drugs Use Questionnaire and Revised Conflict Tactics Scales. Data were analyzed according to descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis with Pearson's chi-square test and logistic regression. Results: the overall prevalence of intimate partner violence against women was 64.0%, 61.5% of whom were victims of psychological aggression, 33.6% of physical abuse and 17.1% of sexual coercion. In addition, 50.1% and 17.9% of the women reported alcohol and tobacco consumption, respectively, which were statistically associated with the occurrence of intimate partner violence. Alcohol consumption increased by 2.15 times the chance of intimate partner raping (p=0.001, 95% CI=1.37-3.38), while smoking increased this chance by 2.04 times (p=0.038, 95% CI=1.04-4.00). Conclusion: high prevalence of alcohol and tobacco use by women and intimate partner violence were identified. In addition, it was found that the consumption of these substances by women is a risk factor associated with the occurrence of intimate partner violence in the female universe.

The Role of Control in Intimate Partner Violence: A study in Dutch Forensic outpatients

10.31234/osf.io/jwk68 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Bruno Verschuere ◽

joan van horn ◽

nannet buitelaar

Keyword(s):

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Strong Association ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Physical Assault ◽

Violence Risk ◽

Coercive Control

Johnson (1995) argued that coercive control is crucial in explaining heterogeneity in intimate partner violence, with such violence being more frequent, less reciprocal, and more often male-to-female aggression when it serves to exercise control over the partner. We assessed 280 Dutch forensic outpatients who had recently engaged in intimate partner violence on non-aggressive coercive control. Control showed significant, small to moderate, associations with more frequent past year acts of psychological aggression, physical assault, sexual coercion and more frequently resulted in partner injury. Control was unrelated to reciprocity of partner violence. High controlling violence was enacted mostly, but not exclusively by men. Overall, while perhaps not having a uniquely strong association, our findings provide partial support for the role of coercive control in intimate partner violence, and suggest it may benefit intimate partner violence risk assessment.

The Role of Objectification in the Victimization and Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.33.1.23 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 23-39

Author(s):

Melissa R. Jonnson ◽

Jennifer I. Langille ◽

Zach Walsh

Keyword(s):

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

The Other ◽

Health Concern ◽

Physical Assault ◽

Gender Similarities ◽

Self Objectification

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a substantial health concern and identifying risk factors for IPV is a research priority. We examined the relationship between severe IPV and objectification of the self and other sex across participant sex. A sample of 1,005 male and female university students completed a series of online questionnaires that measure levels of self-objectification, objectification of the other sex, and histories of severe IPV victimization and perpetration. Self-objectification was associated with severe psychological aggression, physical assault, and sexual coercion victimization in females, but not in males. Objectification of the other sex was associated with severe psychological aggression and physical assault perpetration in males, but not in females. These findings contribute to our understanding of gender similarities and differences in IPV.

Domains of common mental disorders in women reporting intimate partner violence

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.2740.3099 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ariane Gomes dos Santos ◽

Claudete Ferreira de Souza Monteiro

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Physical Abuse ◽

Physical Aggression ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Common Mental Disorders ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Self Reporting Questionnaire

Objective to verify associations between the types of intimate partner violence and the domains of common mental disorders in women. Method cross-sectional study with 369 women. The information was obtained through the instruments Self-Reporting Questionnaire and Conflict Tactic Scales. To analyze the data, Pearson’s Chi-Square test, Fisher’s exact test and Odds Ratio were used. Results women who reported physical abuse with and without sequela were respectively 2.58 and 3.7 times more likely to have symptoms of anxious depressed mood. The chances of experiencing symptoms of decreased vital energy increased by 2.27 times with psychological aggression, 3.06 times with physical abuse without sequelae and 3.13 times with physical abuse with sequelae. Somatic symptoms did not show statistical association with the types of violence. The propensity to develop symptoms of depressive thoughts increased 3.11 times with psychological aggression, 6.13 times with physical aggression without sequelae, 2.47 times with sexual coercion and 7.3 times with physical aggression with sequelae. Conclusion the types of intimate partner violence are strongly associated with the domains of common mental disorders in women. This finding may contribute to more accurate interventions by health professionals to women victims of violence.

The Role of Trait Anger in the Relation Between Juvenile Delinquency and Intimate Partner Violence in Adulthood

Crime & Delinquency ◽

10.1177/0011128716685813 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 64 (5) ◽

pp. 587-605

Author(s):

Nicholas A. Armenti ◽

Alexandra L. Snead ◽

Julia C. Babcock

Keyword(s):

Juvenile Delinquency ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Criminal Behavior ◽

Sexual Coercion ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Juvenile Detention ◽

Trait Anger ◽

History Of

Research has documented a connection between juvenile delinquency and criminality in adulthood. However, research examining why some individuals engage in criminal behavior only as juveniles, whereas others continue to perpetrate crime into adulthood, is still needed. This study examined trait anger as a mediator of relations between a history of juvenile detention and perpetration of three subtypes of intimate partner violence (IPV) in adulthood. Results suggested that trait anger significantly mediated relations between a history of juvenile detention and (a) physical assault and (b) psychological aggression, but not sexual coercion. Addressing anger in juvenile delinquents may be useful in intervention approaches designed to reduce IPV. Further investigations are encouraged to longitudinally explore other explanatory variables in the link between juvenile delinquency and IPV.

Explicating Coping Strategies and Their Effects on Psychological Outcomes for Female Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e621642012-149 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Peter Warren ◽

Suzanne Swan

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Psychological Outcomes ◽

Female Perpetrators

Coercive Controlling Behaviors and Reporting Physical Intimate Partner Violence in Australian Women: An Exploration

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/1077801220985932 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107780122098593

Author(s):

Brittany Patafio ◽

Peter Miller ◽

Arlene Walker ◽

Kerri Coomber ◽

Ashlee Curtis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Partner Violence ◽

Online Survey ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Differential Utility ◽

And Control ◽

The Relationship ◽

Controlling Behaviors

This study explores two approaches to measuring coercive controlling behaviors (CCBs)—counting how many different CCB types and examining the frequency of each CCB experienced—to examine their utility in explaining the relationship between CCBs and physical intimate partner violence (IPV). Australian women aged 18–68 years ( n = 739; Mage = 31.58, SDage = 11.76) completed an online survey. Count and frequency CCB approaches yielded similar significant associations with increased physical IPV. Both approaches suggest that frightening behaviors in particular are significantly indicative of also experiencing physical IPV; however, when you count CCB types, public name-calling becomes important, whereas when you examine the frequency of each CCB type, jealousy/possessiveness becomes important. These findings suggest differential utility between measures of CCBs, which examine the frequency of specific CCB types and which count CCB types, and that both approaches are useful in understanding how coercion and control relate to physical violence within intimate relationships.

Factors Distinguishing Reciprocal Versus Nonreciprocal Intimate Partner Violence Across Time and Reporter

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/08862605211001475 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 088626052110014

Author(s):

Doris F. Pu ◽

Christina M. Rodriguez ◽

Marina D. Dimperio

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Transition To Parenthood ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Self Report ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Couple Functioning ◽

Female Perpetrators ◽

Over Time

Although intimate partner violence (IPV) is often conceptualized as occurring unilaterally, reciprocal or bidirectional violence is actually the most prevalent form of IPV. The current study assessed physical IPV experiences in couples and evaluated risk and protective factors that may be differentially associated with reciprocal and nonreciprocal IPV concurrently and over time. As part of a multi-wave longitudinal study, women and men reported on the frequency of their IPV perpetration and victimization three times across the transition to parenthood. Participants also reported on risk factors related to personal adjustment, psychosocial resources, attitudes toward gender role egalitarianism, and sociodemographic characteristics at each wave. Participants were classified into one of four IPV groups (reciprocal violence, male perpetrators only, female perpetrators only, and no violence) based on their self-report and based on a combined report, which incorporated both partners’ reports of IPV for a maximum estimate of violence. Women and men were analyzed separately, as both can be perpetrators and/or victims of IPV. Cross-sectional analyses using self-reported IPV data indicated that IPV groups were most consistently distinguished by their levels of couple satisfaction, across gender; psychological distress also appeared to differentiate IPV groups, although somewhat less consistently. When combined reports of IPV were used, sociodemographic risk markers (i.e., age, income, and education) in addition to couple functioning were among the most robust factors differentiating IPV groups concurrently, across gender. In longitudinal analyses, sociodemographic vulnerabilities were again among the most consistent factors differentiating subsequent IPV groups over time. Several gender differences were also found, suggesting that different risk factors (e.g., women’s social support and men’s emotion regulation abilities) may need to be targeted in interventions to identify, prevent, and treat IPV among women and men.