scholarly journals Strong limbic and weak frontal activation to aggressive stimuli in spouse abusers

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 655-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
T M C Lee ◽  
S C Chan ◽  
A Raine
Keyword(s):  
Spouse Abusers

The nature of irrational beliefs in different personality clusters of spouse abusers

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey M. Lohr ◽  
L. Kevin Hamberger ◽  
Dennis Bonge
Keyword(s):  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Spouse Abusers

Counseling Male Spouse Abusers: Characteristics of Treatment Completers and Dropouts1

1989 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. K. Hamberger ◽  
James E. Hastings
Keyword(s):  
Spouse Abuse ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Police Contact ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽  
Criminal Offenses ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
Violent Offenses ◽  
Spouse Abusers ◽  
Discriminant Function Analyses

This article examines differential demographic and personality characteristics of completers (n = 88) and dropouts (n = 68) from a spouse abuse abatement counseling program. Chi-square analyses on categorical data and multivariate analyses of variance on personality test data revealed several predicted findings. In general, treatment dropouts were younger and had lower employment levels than treatment completers. Dropouts also had higher pretreatment levels of police contact than completers for alcohol- and drug-related offenses, as well as miscellaneous offenses, but not for violent offenses. Personality data indicated greater borderline and schizoidal tendencies among dropouts, compared to completers, as measured by the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI). Moreover, completers evidenced lower levels of overall psychopathology than dropouts. Discriminant function analyses correctly predicted 71% of dropouts with the following variables: volunteer status, race, employment, MCMI-Alcohol scale and pretreatment miscellaneous criminal offenses. The results of the present study are discussed in terms of victim safety planning and program policy implications.

Research Note: The Response of the Clergy to Spouse Abuse in a Suburban County

1989 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan E. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Spouse Abuse ◽  
Discussion Group ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Religious Organizations ◽  
State Law ◽  
Community Groups ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Spouse Abusers

An attempt was made to study the response of religious organizations to spouse abuse in a suburban county in the state of Maryland. Clergy members representing a variety of denominations from 143 churches and synagogues were surveyed. The presence of an ongoing problem-oriented discussion group as part of clergy functions was positively related to the identification of spouse abuse. More than half of the responding clerics acknowledged the need to improve efforts in addressing spouse abuse. Victim reticence to seek help, and lack of information about state law, legal options, and programs for spouse abusers were identified as major factors hampering response. Recommendations are made to improve linkages between the clergy and other involved community groups.

A Large Sample Empirical Typology of Male Spouse Abusers and Its Relationship to Dimensions of Abuse

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. K. Hamberger ◽  
Jeffrey M. Lohr ◽  
Dennis Bonge ◽  
David F. Tolin
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Solution ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽  
Police Contacts ◽  
Empirical Typology ◽  
Domestically Violent ◽  
Violence Severity ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Spouse Abusers ◽  
Abusive Men

A number of studies have described typologies of domestically violent men. Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart (1994) recently proposed a theoretical model for predicting violence severity and generality from personality “type.” The present study, using data from 833 identified abusive men, tested the model. Personality types were determined from cluster analysis of data from the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, and resulted in a three-cluster solution consistent with the Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart model. The three main clusters included nonpathological, antisocial, and passive aggressive-dependent groups. Three other, smaller types were also identified. Multivariate and chi-square analyses comparing the main clusters on other variables generally supported the Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart model. Nonpathological men had the lowest maximum violence and frequency. They restricted their violence primarily to intimate relationships and had the fewest police contacts. Antisocial and passive aggressive-dependent men did not differ in maximum violence, but antisocial men were the most generally violent and had the most police contacts. Passive aggressive-dependent men had the highest frequency of violence. Clinical, theoretical and methodological implications are discussed.

Dropout and Completion of Treatment Among Spouse Abusers

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gille Rondeau ◽  
Normand Brodeur ◽  
Serge Brochu ◽  
Guy Lemire
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Model Data ◽  
Community Programs ◽  
Complete Treatment ◽  
Stable Family ◽  
Spouse Abusers ◽  
Level Of Agreement

This study examines a population of spouse abusers undertaking a treatment program. Its purpose was to identify the variables associated with dropout and completion of treatment and to build a predictive model. Data were collected on 286 men who began group treatment in one of eight community programs in the province of Quebec, Canada. Results show that men who complete treatment are older, better educated and have better economic conditions than men who drop out. They also have a more stable family life, have been in a relationship for a longer period of time and have more children with their actual spouse. Men who completed treatment showed more commitment, better working capacities and a higher level of agreement with their therapists, thus developing a stronger therapeutic alliance. Support provided by people in the environment was significantly related to treatment completion. Social and judicial pressures were not related to completion.

Characteristics of Male Spouse Abusers Consistent With Personality Disorders

1988 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 763-770 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kevin Hamberger ◽  
James Hastings
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Spouse Abusers

Alcohol use in male spouse abusers and their female partners

1993 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ola W. Barnett ◽  
Ronald W. Fagan
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Spouse Abusers
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