PARENTAL ATTACHMENT AND PHYSICAL INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN YOUNG ADULTS: MEDIATIONAL ROLE OF DYSFUNCTIONAL ATTITUDES

Introduction. Physical Intimate Partner violence (PIPV)is a prevalent problem throughout the world, withserious negative impactsfor the victims. A great deal of research is aimed at identifying vulnerability and protective factors among victims. Previous studies have associated PIPVvictimization with insecureparental attachment. However, little is known about the role of dysfunctional attitudes(DA)in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This study aimed to evaluate DA as a mediator between parental attachment and PIPV victimization of young adults. Methods.Self-report questionnaires were completed by 915 young French adults to assess their attachment styles, DA (related to sociotropy and autonomy), andhistory of physical assault. Results. Twohundred and six participants (21.1%) reported having beenvictims of PIPV. Path analyses confirmed the indirect effect of DA in the relationship between parental attachment styles and PIPV victimizationin young adults. DA related to sociotropy appearedto be a partial mediator of attachment to the mother and PIPV victimization,while DA related to autonomy appearedto be a partial mediator of attachment to the father and PIPVvictimization.Conclusion. Insecureparental attachment is associated with more DAand a risk of PIPVvictimization in emerging adulthood.

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The role of alcohol as men desist from physical intimate partner violence

Drug and Alcohol Review ◽

10.1111/dar.12445 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 134-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kate Walker

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence

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Romantic Attachment and Physical Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration in a Chilean Sample: The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation Difficulties

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-14-00114 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (5) ◽

pp. 854-868 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mónica Guzmán-González ◽

Marie-France Lafontaine ◽

Christine Levesque

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Emotion Regulation ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Romantic Attachment ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Violence Perpetration

Despite evidence that adult attachment insecurity has been linked to the perpetration of physical intimate violence, the mechanisms underlying this link need further exploration. The goal of this study was to evaluate the mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties in the association between romantic attachment and the use of physical intimate partner violence. To this end, 611 students recruited from Chilean universities completed the Experiences in Close Relationships questionnaire, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, and the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analyses revealed that emotion regulation difficulties mediated the relationship between dimensions of romantic attachment (anxiety over abandonment and avoidance of intimacy) and physical violence perpetration among both male and female participants. Implications for future research and clinical practice are presented herein.

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Exploring the association between segregation and physical intimate partner violence in Lima, Peru: The mediating role of gender norms and social capital

SSM - Population Health ◽

10.1016/j.ssmph.2018.100338 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 100338 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Martín Benavides ◽

Juan León ◽

Manuel Etesse ◽

Lucía Espezúa ◽

Jimena Stuart

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Gender Norms ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Mediating Role

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The role of idealising jealousy in inhibiting the identification of and response to non-physical intimate partner violence: a schema theory approach

10.14264/231e498 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Kiara Minto

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Schema Theory ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence

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The Development of Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence: An Examination of Key Correlates Among a Sample of Young Adults

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260516651311 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (7) ◽

pp. 1357-1387 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Jennifer E. Copp ◽

Peggy C. Giordano ◽

Monica A. Longmore ◽

Wendy D. Manning

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Young Adults ◽

Social Learning ◽

Family Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Family Of Origin ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Family

Social learning theory remains one of the leading explanations of intimate partner violence (IPV). Research on attitudes toward IPV represents a logical extension of the social learning tradition, as it is intuitive to expect that individuals exposed to violence in the family of origin may internalize behavioral scripts for violence and adopt attitudes accepting of IPV. Yet despite this assumed link between family violence and attitudes toward IPV, few studies have empirically examined factors associated with the development of such attitudes. Using data from the Toledo Adolescent Relationship Study (TARS), we examine the role of family violence on the adoption of attitudes accepting of IPV among a sample of young adults ( n = 928). The current investigation contributes to existing literature on attitudes toward IPV by (a) providing an empirical examination of factors associated with attitudes toward IPV in predictive models; (b) relying on a multifaceted index, describing specific conditions under which IPV may be deemed justifiable; (c) examining extra-familial factors, in addition to family violence exposure, to provide a more comprehensive account of factors associated with attitudes toward IPV; and (d) focusing particular attention on the role of gender, including whether the factors associated with attitudinal acceptance of IPV are similar for men and women. Findings indicated considerable variation in overall endorsement of attitudes regarding the use of violence across conditions, with greater endorsement among women. Consistent with social learning approaches to IPV, exposure to violence in the family of origin was associated with attitudes toward IPV. Yet findings also signaled the salience of factors beyond the family, including a range of sociodemographic, relationship, and adult status characteristics. We discuss the relevance of our findings for future theorizing and research in the area of attitudes toward IPV.

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