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A wide range of children's developmental outcomes are compromised by exposure to domestic violence, including social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and general health functioning. However, there are relatively few empirical studies with adequate control of confounding variables and a sound theoretical basis. We identified 41 studies that provided relevant and adequate data for inclusion in a meta-analysis. Forty of these studies indicated that children's exposure to domestic violence was related to emotional and behavioral problems, translating to a small overall effect (Zr = .28). Age, sex, and type of outcome were not significant moderators, most likely due to considerable heterogeneity within each of these groups. Co-occurrence of child abuse increased the level of emotional and behavioral problems above and beyond exposure alone, based on 4 available studies. Future research needs are identified, including the need for large-scale longitudinal data and theoretically guided approaches that take into account relevant contextual factors.

Repercussão da exposição à violência por parceiro íntimo no comportamento dos filhos

“…There are few population-based studies that have investigated a combination of individual, family and community-related factors. 23 Studies in Brazil have mainly focused on violence perpetrated against children and adolescents, with no attention to the indirect exposure to IPV.…”

“…23 The present study aimed to analyze the relationship between the severity of IPV against women and behavior and school problems in their children (aged fi ve to 12 years).…”

Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly: Applying Resilience Concepts to Practice with Children and Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence

“…With consistently high rates of child exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) being reported, investigated, and substantiated (Fallon et al, 2015;Sinha, 2010) and heightened risks for harmful effects (Holt, Buckley, & Whelan, 2008;Kimball, 2016;Wolfe, Crooks, Lee, McIntyre-Smith, & Jaffe, 2003), it is timely to propose a resilience-informed lens for working with this vulnerable population. This article summarizes the growing research literature on resilience and IPV-exposed children, offers a working definition of resilience and discussion of related concepts to IPV-exposed children, and provides two case examples to explore ways of understanding and fostering resilience with children and youth exposed to IPV.…”

“…It is now commonly accepted that exposure to IPV can lead to psychosocial difficulties and mental health issues for many children and youth (Holt et al, 2008;Wolfe et al, 2003). For example, compared with their nonexposed peers, exposed children and youth experience more depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, impairment in regulating emotions, aggression and conduct problems, insecure attachment, and trauma effects (Carpenter & Stacks, 2009;Graham-Bermann, Gruber, Howell, & Girz, 2009;HermanSmith, 2013;Holt et al, 2008;Katz, Stettler, & Gurtovenko, 2016;Kimball, 2016;Kitzmann, Gaylord, Holt, & Kenny, 2003;Margolin & Vickerman, 2011;Moylan et al, 2010;Wolfe et al, 2003).…”

“…For example, compared with their nonexposed peers, exposed children and youth experience more depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, impairment in regulating emotions, aggression and conduct problems, insecure attachment, and trauma effects (Carpenter & Stacks, 2009;Graham-Bermann, Gruber, Howell, & Girz, 2009;HermanSmith, 2013;Holt et al, 2008;Katz, Stettler, & Gurtovenko, 2016;Kimball, 2016;Kitzmann, Gaylord, Holt, & Kenny, 2003;Margolin & Vickerman, 2011;Moylan et al, 2010;Wolfe et al, 2003). As well, diminished school performance and compromised academic achievement have been noted in IPV-exposed children (Kimball, 2016).…”