The Relationship Between Mothers’ Social Networks and Severe Domestic Violence: A Test of the Social Isolation Hypothesis

Coohey, Carol

doi:10.1891/088667007781554008

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“…A social network is known to provide one with comfort and security (Hirsch, 1981;Lin & Peek, 1999). Thus, having little or no social network available tends to decrease levels of security, increasing the risk for victimization (Barnett, Martinez, & Keyson, 1996;Coohey, 2007). Social networks also seem to affect perpetration.…”

Section: Factors Affecting Ipvmentioning

confidence: 99%

Racial Differences in the Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women and Associated Factors

Cho

2011

J Interpers Violence

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Intimate partner violence against women (IPV) affects all populations, but significant variations among these groups have been suggested. However, research results on racial differences in IPV are not only inconclusive, they are also limited-particularly with regard to racial minorities. As a result, it has been challenging for practitioners and service providers in many communities to serve an increasing number of racial minority clients. This study used the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES) to examine differences in the prevalence of IPV, and associated factors, among major race groups in the U.S. Included variables were age, race, financial security, employment, education, social network, IPV perpetration and victimization, and severity of IPV. The results showed that Blacks were victimized the most, followed by Whites and Latinos, and Asians were victimized the least. Asians were the least likely to be victimized by IPV, even when controlling for sociodemographic variables. The odds of victimization for Blacks and Latinos were not significantly different from Whites. Financial security and age affected IPV victimization. Those who perceived themselves as financially secure were less likely to be victimized than those who did not. The older were less likely to be victimized than the younger. Employment, education, and social networks did not affect victimization. Race was not a significant predictor of perpetration, when controlling for other variables. Age was the only predictor of perpetration: the older were less likely to perpetrate IPV than the younger.

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Section: Factors Affecting Ipvmentioning

confidence: 99%

Racial Differences in the Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women and Associated Factors

Cho

2011

J Interpers Violence

123

101

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“…Isolation from social support networks has been documented in several studies (e.g., El-Bassel, Gilbert, Rajah, Foleno, & Frye, 2001;Thompson et al, 2000). One within-group study found more severely abused women were more isolated (Coohey, 2007). They had smaller support networks, less frequent contact with their supporters, and fewer long-term friends; this suggested that men who perpetrate severe abuse may be more successful in isolating women from their networks.…”

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confidence: 93%

Assessment and Psychotherapy with Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: Integrating Research and Practice

Bogat¹,

Garcia²,

Levendosky³

2013

Psychodynamic Psychiatry

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, pervasive problem; however, professional literature focused on psychotherapy for women experiencing IPV is limited. This article delineates reasons why there is a dearth of literature on this topic. It then provides guidelines for assessment and practice, focusing on issues and approaches unique to women experiencing IPV. For assessment, the therapist should gather information on the type of IPV the client experiences, the relationship dynamics involved, and the availability of the client's social support network. Discussion of the client's developmental history, including any history of child maltreatment and violence in early dating relationships is also relevant. Assessment of the client's current mental health functioning is essential and will include a consideration of common psychological sequelae that can result from IPV. Treatment should include safety planning as well as reducing minimization of the abuse. In addition, treatment should address potential IPV-related emotion dysregulation and splitting.

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“…A social network is known to provide one with comfort and security (Hirsch, 1981;Lin & Peek, 1999). The presence of a social network to provide social or emotional support to the individual or family can be important for Latino families; however, often a social network can lead to increased exposure and support of IPV (Barnett, Martinez, & Keyson, 1996;Coohey, 2007). Social networks also seem to affect perpetration.…”

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confidence: 99%

Puerto Rican Parenting and Acculturation in Families Experiencing Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence

Msw

2013

Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions

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This study investigated Puerto Rican families ( n = 157) that contained at least one parent with a substance use disorder to describe the impact of acculturation, parenting, and intimate partner violence on child behavioral issues. Findings indicated that parental distress, parent-child dysfunctional interactions, and parental reinforcement had direct influences on child behavior problems for Puerto Ricans. Implications for social work practice are explored, such as an increased focus on the parenting experience, decreasing the stress of the parent, and increasing reinforcement of positive child behavior.

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The Relationship Between Mothers’ Social Networks and Severe Domestic Violence: A Test of the Social Isolation Hypothesis

Cited by 50 publications

References 17 publications

Racial Differences in the Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women and Associated Factors

Racial Differences in the Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women and Associated Factors

Assessment and Psychotherapy with Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: Integrating Research and Practice

Puerto Rican Parenting and Acculturation in Families Experiencing Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence

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