Testing a typology of batterers.

Abstract

A. Holtzworth-Munroe and G. L. Stuart (1994) proposed a tripartite typology of men who batter their female partners based on the severity of violence, extent of violence, and personality disorder characteristics. The current study attempts to empirically validate this typology using data from 75 domestically violent (DV) men and their partners, and 32 maritally distressed, nonviolent (DNV) comparison couples. Mixture analysis results generally supported the model, although 2 types were not distinguishable on personality disorder characteristics as predicted. Generally violent batterers were significantly more violent within and outside the relationship. The pathological group was moderately violent within and outside the relationship and endorsed numerous psychological symptoms. Family-only batterers endorsed fewer symptoms and were less violent. Violence in the family of origin, attachment, and communication skills also differentiated the 3 types and DNV men.

Apego Adulto y Mentalización en Hombres que Han Ejercido Violencia Hacia su Pareja

“…Si bien los autores proponen que los hombres que han ejercido violencia pueden presentar apego seguro (Holtzworth-Munroe et al, 2003;Holtzworth-Munroe & Stuart, 1994;Lawson et al, 2006;Waltz et al, 2000), en la investigación de Buck et al (2014) los porcentajes fluctúan entre un 15 y un 27% como máximo. Los datos en Chile reportan un 21,7% (Barría Muñoz, 2013).…”

“…Asimismo, el apego inseguro con la pareja es más frecuente en hombres que han ejercido violencia hacia ella que aquellos que no lo han hecho (Holtzworth-Munroe et al, 2003;Lawson & Malnar, 2011;Waltz et al, 2000). Doumas, Pearson, Elgin y McKinley (2008) evaluaron el estilo de apego hacia la pareja en 70 varones, concluyendo que hombres con apego evitativo y mujeres con apego ansioso serían predictores de violencia.…”

“…El caso del apego en el adulto que agrede a sus parejas ha sido ampliamente abordado (Babcock, Jacobson, Gottman & Yerington, 2000;Dutton & Golant, 1995Holtzworth-Munroe, Meehan, Herron, Rehman & Stuart, 2000;Lawson & Malnar, 2011;Lyons-Ruth, Alpern & Repacholi, 1993;LyonsRuth, Easterbrooks & Cibelli, 1997;Main & Solomon, 1990;Waltz, Babcock, Jacobson & Gottman, 2000). Sin embargo, aún hay controversia en relación al tipo de apego que predomina en esta población, específicamente en hombres que no han sido recluidos por este tipo de violencia, ya que la mayoría de los estudios se centra en población penitenciaria.…”

Typological approaches to violence in couples: A critique and alternative conceptual approach

“…In a later empirical test of this hypothesized typology (using cluster analysis of measures of husband violence toward a partner, general violence, antisociality, and fear of abandonment), four clusters were identified, including the three hypothesized groups and an additional low-level antisocial group who fell between the family only and generally violent and antisocial group . Several studies have generally found support for the three group batterer typology (Hamberger, Lohr, Bonge, & Tolin, 1996;Langhinrichsen-Rohling, Huss, & Ramsey, 2000;Tweed & Dutton, 1998;Waltz, Babcock, Jacobson, & Gottman, 2000), although the number and characteristics of all the subgroups are still debatable . Holtzworth-Munroe at al.…”

Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

“…Empirical support for the typology has been successfully gathered across many studies over the years (Chase, O'Leary & Heyman, 2001;Gottman et al, 1995;Tweed & Dutton 1998;Hamberger, Lohr, Bonge & Tolin, 1996;Waltz, Babcock, Jacobson & Gottman, 2000;White & Gondolf, 2000). Of particular interest, Holtzworth-Munroe, Meehan, Herron, Rehman & Stuart (2000) found support using a community sample of 102 men who had been violent toward their intimate partner during the previous 12 months.…”