Evaluating the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Perpetrator: The Perceived Consequences of Domestic Violence Questionnaire

Abstract

Surprisingly, little is known about how IPV perpetrators perceive the consequences of their violent behavior. This article describes the development and evaluation of the Perceived Consequences of Domestic Violence Questionnaire (PCDVQ). The PCDVQ is a 27-item self-report instrument designed to assess the consequences of intimate partner violence (IPV) as perceived by the perpetrator. Data from 124 nontreatment seeking, male, IPV perpetrators recruited from the community provided support for the internal consistency of the PCDVQ. Participants reported an average of 9.97 (SD = 4.57) consequences. Scores on the PCDVQ significantly predicted motivation for change, β = .19, t(113) = 2.03, p < .05, and treatment seeking, χ2(df = 1) = 10.79, p < .01, odds ratio = 1.27 (95% CI: 1.10-1.46). Clinical implications of this instrument are discussed.

Childhood Domestic Violence Exposure among a Community Sample of Adult Perpetrators: What Mediates the Connection?

“…The Perceived Consequences of Domestic Violence Questionnaire (PCDVQ) was developed specifically for this study (Walker et al, 2010). It includes 27 items that assess the IPV perpetrator’s perceptions of the consequences resulting from his abuse, including psychological and interpersonal effects, and interference with work or school, health, and family.…”

“…As Delsol and Margolin (2004) stressed, continued empirical investigation of factors that intervene in the association between childhood DV exposure and IPV perpetration can illuminate the mechanisms of inter-generational transmission of IPV. Identification of these variables might also facilitate intervention with male perpetrators of domestic violence, especially those who have been found to be motivated to seek help or change their IPV behavior as a result of, in part, their awareness of the impact their behavior is having on their children, relationship, and work (Walker et al, 2010). …”

The Role of the Physician When a Patient Discloses Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration: A Literature Review

“…• Somatic complaints such as headaches, sleep problems, stomach aches • Boys may be violent as adults and girls may not question violence used against them as adults Impact on Perpetrator 19,20,21,28 Associated with the following:…”

Physicians' Experiences with Male Patients Who Perpetrate Intimate Partner Violence

“…21,[27][28][29] To our knowledge, brief motivational interviewing interventions focused on IPV perpetration in primary care settings have yet to be explored. Additional research should explore the negative impact of IPV perpetration on the abuser, 30,31 as this may be beneficial for the development of effective interventions.…”