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Zinzow, Heidi M.; Ruggiero, Kenneth J.; Resnick, Heidi; Hanson, Rochelle; Smith, Daniel; Saunders, Benjamin; Kilpatrick, Dean – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2009
Background: Although research suggests that witnessed violence is linked to adverse mental health outcomes among adolescents, little is known about its prevalence or its significance in predicting psychiatric symptoms beyond the contribution of co-occurring risk factors. The purpose of this study was to identify the national prevalence of…
Descriptors: Incidence, Prevention, Mental Disorders, Public Health
Papadakaki, Maria; Tzamalouka, Georgia S.; Chatzifotiou, Sevasti; Chliaoutakis, Joannes – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2009
The objective of this article is to gain a better understanding of the magnitude of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Greece and to explore factors associated with increased risk of IPV prevalence. A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 1,122 men and women, aged 18 to 65, who are residents of urban areas of Greece. The questionnaire used…
Descriptors: Violence, Urban Areas, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis
Machado, Carla; Goncalves, Miguel; Matos, Marlene; Dias, Ana Rita – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2007
Objectives: To determine the self-reported prevalence of child and partner physical and emotional abuse in the north of Portugal and to investigate attitudes about these forms of family violence. Methods: Data were collected by questionnaire from a representative sample of parents in two-parent families with children under the age of 18 years. A…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Family Violence, Child Abuse, Incidence
Fass, Daniel F.; Benson, Ronald I.; Leggett, Debra G. – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2008
This study is an investigation of the occurrence and awareness of violence in intimate partner relationships as reported by college students recruited by e-mail from a small Midwestern university. Students responded to an online survey using a modified version of the Conflict Tactics Scale 2. Data were collected on the occurrences of violent…
Descriptors: College Students, Family Violence, Incidence, Internet
Paterson, Janis; Carter, Sarnia; Gao, Wanzhen; Cowley-Malcolm, Esther; Iusitini, Leon – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2008
Aims: To examine (1) the association between maternal intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and victimisation and behavioural problems among two- and four-year-old Pacific children, and (2) the socio-demographic and parenting factors that may impact on this association. Design: Mothers of the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) cohort of Pacific…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Mothers, Incidence, Child Rearing
Halle, Paulin M.; And Others – 1991
The prevalence of sexual abuse by male batterers has been estimated to be between 34% and 59%, although there are few studies examining the effects of this sexual abuse on the female victims. Further, the relationship between other forms of abuse and sexual abuse by a battering partner has not been systematically examined. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Family Violence, Incidence, Sexual Abuse

Carter, Lucy Salcido; Weithorn, Lois A.; Behrman, Richard E. – Future of Children, 1999
Summarizes current knowledge about the prevalence and effects of childhood exposure to domestic violence. Describes responses to this problem by the services systems with which children exposed to violence have contact and explores what is known about how well these responses work. (Contains 97 references.) (SLD)
Descriptors: Children, Family Violence, Incidence, Intervention
Voisin, Dexter R. – Journal of Social Work Education, 2007
Compared with other segments of the population, adolescents and, in particular, African Americans are disproportionately exposed to family and community violence. Research has consistently documented that exposure to such violence is often associated with psychological difficulties, poor educational and behavioral outcomes, and juvenile justice…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Violence, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice
Romans, Sarah; Forte, Tonia; Cohen, Marsha M.; Du Mont, Janice; Hyman, Ilene – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2007
Whole population studies on intimate partner violence (IPV) have given contradictory information about prevalence and risk factors, especially concerning gender. The authors examined the 1999 Canadian General Social Survey data for gender patterns of physical, sexual, emotional, or financial IPV from a current or ex-partner. More women (8.6%) than…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Sexual Abuse, Physical Health, At Risk Persons
Robertson, Kirsten; Murachver, Tamar – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2007
This study examines partner violence within an incarcerated sample of women and men. Specifically, it focused on the relationship between explicit and implicit attitudes to the perpetration and victimization of violence. Findings revealed that violence was bidirectional, with males and females equally likely to report being the perpetrator or…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Victims of Crime, Psychology, Females

Osofsky, Joy D. – Future of Children, 1999
Presents an overview of the extent of children's exposure to various types of violence, and then examines what is known about the effects of this exposure across the developmental continuum. Examines key protective factors for children exposed to violence, the most important of which is a strong relationship with a competent, caring, positive…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Family Violence, Incidence
Bride, Brian E. – Social Work, 2007
Social workers are increasingly being called on to assist survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, violent crime, disasters, and war and terrorism. It has become increasingly apparent that the psychological effects of traumatic events extend beyond those directly affected. Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is becoming viewed as an…
Descriptors: Incidence, Social Work, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Family Violence

Truesdell, Donna L.; And Others – Social Work, 1986
Investigates a largely uncharted dynamic in the literature--the incidence of wife abuse among incestuous families--and suggests that professional caregivers reevaluate conventional treatment modalities that are based on certain assumptions regarding the mother's role in incest. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Family Violence, Incest, Incidence

Lawson, David M. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2003
This article provides an overview of partner violence research as it pertains to incidence, partner abuse typologies, etiology/explanation, and treatment. Developmental and integrated models for explaining and treating partner abuse are given particular consideration. (Contains 129 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Family Violence, Incidence, Interpersonal Relationship

Fantuzzo, John W.; Mohr, Wanda K. – Future of Children, 1999
Discusses the limitations of current databases documenting the prevalence and effects of child exposure to domestic violence and describes a model for the collection of reliable and valid prevalence data, the Spousal Assault Replication Program, which uses data collected by the police and university researchers. (SLD)
Descriptors: Children, Data Collection, Databases, Family Violence