Female Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: Within-Group Heterogeneity, Related Psychopathology, and a Review of Current Treatment with Recommendations for the Future

Goldenson, Julie; Spidel, Alicia; Greaves, Caroline; Dutton, Donald G.

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“…Tradicionalmente su estudio se centró en la evaluación de las mujeres que sufrían abusos por parte de sus parejas varones (Kapur y Windish, 2011;Rodríguez-Franco et al, 2012), pero en la actualidad estudios realizados con muestras comunitarias han indicado que los varones son víctimas de violencia de pareja con la misma frecuencia e incluso mayor que las mujeres (Archer, 2002;Goldenson, Spidel, Greaves, y Dutton, 2009;Holtzworth-Munroe, 2005;Ibaceta, 2011;Póo y Vizcarra, 2011;Randle y Graham, 2011;Saldivia y Vizcarra, 2012). Además, se ha encontrado que los hombres víctimas de violencia de pareja también sufren consecuencias tanto físicas como psicológicas.…”

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Propiedades psicométricas del index of spouse abuse en una muestra de varones españoles

2013

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ResumenEl objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar algunas propiedades psicométricas de la versión española del Index of Spouse Abuse en una muestra de varones españoles, ya que no existen instrumentos validados en España en esta población. Participaron 598 varones con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 77 años (M = 40.20; DT = 13.71) seleccionados de la población general mediante muestreo incidental. Los resultados mostraron una estructura de 30 ítems agrupados en tres subescalas: Abuso no físico, Control de conductas y Abuso físico. Los valores de fiabilidad oscilaron entre .60 y .81. Mostró buena validez convergente con las puntuaciones de la Sexual Assertiveness Scale. Se encontró que las conductas de abuso más frecuentes son de abuso no físico y control de conductas, siendo el abuso físico menos frecuente. Se discuten los resultados obtenidos y sus implicaciones para la evaluación de la violencia de pareja en varones. Palabras clave: Index of Spouse Abuse, propiedades psicométricas, varones, violencia de pareja. AbstractThe aim of the presente study was to analyze some psychometric properties of the Index of Spouse Abuse in a Spanish male sample, because there are no adapted instruments in Spain for this population. Participants were 598 males with ages ranging from 18 to 77 years old (M = 40.20; SD = 13.71), and they were selected from general population through a convenience sampling procedure. Results showed a structure made up of 30 items clustered into three subscales: Nonphysical abuse, Behavior controlling, and Physical abuse. Reliability values ranged from .60 to .81. It showed good convergent validity with scores on the Sexual Assertiveness Scale. Further, it was found that nonphysical abuse and behavior controlling were the most frequent form of abuse, while physical abuse was less frequent. Results and their implications for the assessment of partner abuse are discussed.

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Propiedades psicométricas del index of spouse abuse en una muestra de varones españoles

2013

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“…Cabalski (2014) indicated that in psychological profile of women using violence, one can easily notice their hyperexcitability, ease of flaring up, and aggressiveness. Goldenson, Spidel, Greaves and Dutton (2009) demonstrated that such temperamental traits as: emotional reactivity or perseveration matter in committing violent acts. Bowlby (2007, p.34) defines attachment as a long-term, emotional relationship (lasting connectedness) with a specific person.…”

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“…The theory of attachment styles is the basis for understanding and explaining cognitive, affective (emotional) and behavioural elements of close relationships, in which conflicts and tensions occur (Goldenson et al, 2009;Carnelley, Pietromonaco, & Jaffe, 1994) On the basis of research (Babcock et al, 2000;Godbout, Dutton et al, 2009) is has been fund that domestic violence offenders, more often than men who do not practise violence, demonstrate insecure attachment styles. According to researchers, men who practise violence may be classified -with equal probability -as withdrawing as well as absorbed ones.…”

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Psychosocial characteristics of men and women as perpetrators of domestic violence

Rode¹,

Rode²,

Januszek³

2015

Polish Psychological Bulletin

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The presented study aims to compare men and women (N = 227), perpetrators of domestic violence in terms of psychosocial characteristics, present conditions of socialization in which the perpetrator grew and the motives for committing violent act against partners. The population of violence offenders under study and its sub-groups (women and men) did not differ from the norm group in terms of personality traits and temperament. The differences were noticed only in two KSP scales: secure style and avoidance style. The comparison of women and men revealed differences, in three variables: openness for experience, emotional intelligence and avoidance-ambivalence style. Moreover, study showed that despite the good relationship between the subjects’ parents, some perpetrators suffered violence from the loved ones. It should be noted that women were more affected by physical and psychological aggression in childhood. Analysis of motives to commit acts of violence indicated that they are associated with three factors: advantage over your partner, influence and control.

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“…For example, in their study on leadership, philosophy, and structure of 276 BIPs in 45 states, Price and Rosenbaum (2009) found that although offenders are not a homogeneous group, interventions are based on a "one-size-fits-all" model. Although money constrains possibilities, Price and Rosenbaum (2009) add to a chorus of scholars that advocate for culturally relevant treatment interventions (e.g., Almeida et al, 1998;Burnette, Ferreira, & Buttell, 2015;Cannon & Buttell, 2015;Eckhardt et al, 2013;Goldenson, Spidel, Greaves, & Dutton, 2009;Hamel, 2014;Hines & Douglas, 2009;Kernsmith & Kernsmith, 2009;Mauiro & Eberle, 2008). Rather, according to Eckhardt et al's (2013) extensive review of research on BIPs, gender reeducation is the predominant focus of treatment interventions because of the presumed notion that IPV is an extension of male dominance and control.…”

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Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programs: A Proposal for Evidence-Based Standards in the United States

Armenti²,

et al. 2016

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In the United States, the judicial system response to violence between intimate partners, or intimate partner violence (IPV), typically mandates that adjudicated perpetrators complete a batterer intervention program (BIP). The social science data has found that these programs, on the whole, are only minimally effective in reducing rates of IPV. The authors examined the social science literature on the characteristics and efficacy of BIPs. More than 400 studies were considered, including a sweeping, recently conducted survey of BIP directors across the United States and Canada. Results of this review indicate that the limitations of BIPs are due, in large part, to the limitations of current state standards regulating these programs and, furthermore, that these standards are not grounded in the body of empirical research evidence or best practices. The authors, all of whom have considerable expertise in the area of domestic violence perpetrator treatment, conducted an exhaustive investigation of the following key intervention areas: overall effectiveness of BIPs; length of treatment/length of group sessions; number of group participants and number of facilitators; group format and curriculum; assessment protocol and instruments; victim contact; modality of treatment; differential treatment; working with female perpetrators; working with perpetrators in racial and ethnic minority groups; working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) perpetrators; perpetrator treatment and practitioner–client relationships; and required practitioner education and training. Recommendations for evidence-based national BIP standards were made based on findings from this review.

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Female Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: Within-Group Heterogeneity, Related Psychopathology, and a Review of Current Treatment with Recommendations for the Future

Cited by 43 publications

References 45 publications

Propiedades psicométricas del index of spouse abuse en una muestra de varones españoles

Propiedades psicométricas del index of spouse abuse en una muestra de varones españoles

Psychosocial characteristics of men and women as perpetrators of domestic violence

Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programs: A Proposal for Evidence-Based Standards in the United States

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