International Adaptation of a Treatment Program for Situational Couple Violence

Stith, Sandra M.; Spencer, Chelsea; Ripoll-Núñez, Karen; Jaramillo‐Sierra, Ana L.; Khodadadi‐Andariyeh, Farideh; Nikparvar, Fatemeh; Oksman, Ria; Metelinen, Juha

doi:10.1111/jmft.12397

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“…Our study results also suggest the relevance of dyadic models and family systems approaches for IPV (Stith et al, 2020). A number of meta-analyses and systematic reviews have attempted to synthesize the overall findings of studies examining the efficacy of various conjoint programs, as opposed to gender-specific programs (Cheng et al, 2019; Feder & Wilson, 2005; Murphy & Ting, 2010).…”

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Gender differences in relations between social information processing, PTSD symptoms, and intimate partner violence.

Gilbar¹,

Taft²,

Gnall³

2021

Psychology of Violence

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Objective: Prior research indicates a connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social information processing (SIP) cognitive biases, and use of intimate partner violence (IPV) by men. However, little to no work has examined gender differences together with dyadic-level factors for these associations. Method: We used a dyadic actor-partner interdependence model (APIM) framework to examine these associations across women and men in a community sample of 73 couples. Questionnaires assessing actorand partner-reported PTSD symptoms and IPV were used, as well as the laboratory-based Articulated Thoughts in Simulated Situations protocol to examine cognitive biases via participant responses to angerprovoking relationship scenarios. Results: Overall, the APIM model showed a higher fit level compared to the unconstrained dyadic model, suggesting that men and women responded equally as actors and as partners. Results indicated an indirect actor to actor effect, such that PTSD symptoms had an indirect effect on physical IPV via cognitive biases, b = 0.006, p < .05, 95% CI [0.001, 0.013]. In addition, the actor to actor effect of PTSD on psychological IPV through cognitive biases was significant, b = 0.002, p < .01, 95% CI [0.001, 0.040]. The actor to partner effect from PTSD to physical, psychological, and injurious IPV through cognitive biases was found, b = 0.006, p < .05, 95% CI [0.001, 0.0012]; b = 0.002, p < .05, 95% CI [0.000, 0.004]; b = 0.008, p < .05, 95% CI [0.002, 0.0015], respectively. Conclusions: Findings from multivariate models among civilian couples emphasize that PTSD symptoms may affect one's own IPV and their partner's IPV via cognitive biases regardless of gender, suggesting the importance of trauma-informed interventions that address biased social information processing.

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confidence: 65%

Gender differences in relations between social information processing, PTSD symptoms, and intimate partner violence.

Gilbar¹,

Taft²,

Gnall³

2021

Psychology of Violence

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“…From this perspective, the fact that the solution-focused approach is basically procedural and content-free would make it suitable to address a variety of contents in a diversity of contexts. In fact, we only found two papers that performed an explicit cultural adaptation of SFBT ( González et al, 2016 ; Stith et al, 2020 ). Furthermore, the finding that in most studies the solution-focused element was the only component of the tested SFI intervention confirms that the globalization of research on SFBT has not required ad hoc adaptations of the solution-focused procedures.…”

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Bibliometric Differences Between WEIRD and Non-WEIRD Countries in the Outcome Research on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

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Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) developed in parallel to Positive Psychology, as a type of intervention that also emphasizes the strengths and resources of clients. The aim of this study was to examine the development of outcome research on SFBT and to determine whether it is predominantly carried out in Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic (WEIRD) countries. A literature review was conducted using a bibliometric methodology, identifying: (a) authors and countries, (b) time trends, (c) language of publications; (d) and journals; (e) samples on which they were tested; (f) characteristics of interventions; and (g) main study designs. A total of 365 original outcome research articles published in scientific journals on solution-focused interventions were extracted. The results show that outcome research on SFBT has grown steadily over the last three decades. Although it started in WEIRD countries, the number of outcome research publications generated in non-WEIRD countries is now higher. There is little international collaboration and, although English is the main language of publication in WEIRD countries, English, Chinese and Parsi predominate in non-WEIRD countries. Productivity is low and most authors have only published one paper. The journals that have published the most papers have a very diverse visibility. The tested interventions are conducted both in clinical and non-clinical samples; mostly in individual and group format; face-to-face; and not only in the form of psychotherapy, but also as coaching and school interventions. Almost half of the publications are randomized controlled trials. The results confirm the wide applicability of SFBT as a single or main component of psychosocial interventions. They support the claim that solution-focused interventions are not a WEIRD practice, but a global practice.

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“…Experiences of IPV been found to be impacted by contextual factors, like race, sexuality, and culture (Malley-Morrison & Hines, 2004), yet there is limited recognition for these factors in the described treatment modalities and limited research examining how these factors impact treatment outcomes for couples. Stith and colleagues (2020), recognizing this need, created three international adaptations for their approach, DVFCT, and an examination on how this was done was provided in the article. The adapted protocols in Iran and Colombia yielded positive results, while the adapted protocol in Finland had not been tested at the time of publication.…”

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Couples therapy and intimate partner violence: Considerations, assessment, and treatment modalities.

Keilholtz¹,

Spencer²

2022

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent health concern among couples, and many couples who seek out couples therapy have experienced IPV in their current relationship. Mental health professionals who work with couples will likely work with couples where IPV is occurring in the relationship. This article aims to help mental health professionals by providing an overview of IPV and risk markers associated with IPV. This article offers a background on assessing for IPV when working with couples and highlights the importance of in-depth and well-rounded assessment for IPV, as couples-based treatment approaches are not appropriate for all couples. We emphasize that couples therapy is not recommended when couples are experiencing intimate terrorism, a form of IPV that is characterized by 1 partner using violence against the other as a means to intimidate, control, and gain power of their partner, in addition to providing factors that would suggest couples therapy would be beneficial. The article provides information on some potential treatment modalities for couples who are not experiencing intimate terrorism in their relationship. Case examples are provided to give mental health professionals examples of what assessment and working with IPV may look like in their practice.

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International Adaptation of a Treatment Program for Situational Couple Violence

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

Gender differences in relations between social information processing, PTSD symptoms, and intimate partner violence.

Gender differences in relations between social information processing, PTSD symptoms, and intimate partner violence.

Bibliometric Differences Between WEIRD and Non-WEIRD Countries in the Outcome Research on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Couples therapy and intimate partner violence: Considerations, assessment, and treatment modalities.

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