Self-report, medical staff interview, and physician interview had similar effectiveness for screening for domestic violence in women

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-45
Author(s):  
C N. Wathen ◽  
H. L MacMillan
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physician Interview

The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women’s Self-Attitude in Kazakhstan

2020 ◽  
pp. 77-83
Author(s):  
Zhanna Kalmatayeva
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Personality Research ◽  
Attitude Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the article was to study the problems of domestic violence of women and its consequences in Kazakhstan. The analysis of the results of the study of self-attitude and self-esteem of women subjected to domestic violence. Revealed there is a correlation between the level of self-attitude of domestic violence victims and the non-differentiated I-concept. 140 women participated in the present study, 70 women are control group which not subjected to domestic violence and 70 women of them who have currently reported domestic violence in the Crisis Center "Umit" in Nur-Sultan in the period from November 2017 to October 2019. Quantitative research method was used in terms of survey model by implementing a psychological test “The self-attitude test questionnaire (SA)” that assesses self-relation, differentiated by self-esteem, self-sympathy, self-interest, and expectations of self-reliance of participants. Also, during the study was used personal questionnaire “Who am I?” a variant of non-standardized self-report, approaching the projective methods of personality research. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the answers in terms of their levels of the participants’ self-esteem and self-relation and further, since it was revealed according to the results reflect the difference in the two groups by the values obtained from these scales, the Student's t-test for independent groups was used [2] was used to reveal whether there is any correlation between the components of the scale. The obtained results can be used to interventions and training of family for counselors in order to promote women's self-esteem and self-relation.

scholarly journals Sexting and Substance Use among Women Arrested for Domestic Violence: A Brief Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117822182094633
Author(s):  
Autumn Rae Florimbio ◽  
Meagan J Brem ◽  
Hannah L Grigorian ◽  
Alisa R Garner ◽  
Gregory L Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sexual Content ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Advances in technology provide opportunities for communication using electronic mediums. Sexting is one form of electronic communication and includes the sending of explicit sexual content (e.g., photos, text) through electronic mediums. Previous research demonstrated a positive association between sexting and behaviors such as substance use. Moreover, substance use increases the risk for intimate partner violence and is also associated with risky behaviors. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of sexting in a sample of 84 women mandated to attend batterer intervention programs following arrest for domestic violence. The associations between sexting, substance use, and intimate partner violence were also examined. Method: Participants completed self-report questionnaires that assessed sexting, intimate partner violence, and alcohol and drug use symptoms. Results: Fifty-four percent of participants reported being asked to send a sext, 35.1% reported sending a sext, and 32.0% reported requesting a sext. Drug use symptoms were positively associated with some forms of sexting and intimate partner violence. There was a significant difference in drug use symptoms, such that women who received a request to send a sext had significantly more symptoms relative to women who had not received a request to send a sext. Conclusion: This is the first examination of sexting in a sample of women arrested for domestic violence. Findings indicate an association between drug use symptoms, sexting, and intimate partner violence, warranting continued research in this domain.

Domestic violence against women in west of Iran: the prevalence and related factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 364-372
Author(s):  
Abdorrahim Afkhamzadeh ◽  
Namam-Ali Azadi ◽  
Shirin Ziaeei ◽  
Amjad Mohamadi-Bolbanabad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Domestic Violence Against Women

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the prevalence of domestic violence against women and its related factors in Sanandaj, west of Iran. Design/methodology/approach This is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2016. The sample consisted of 360 women who referred to two educational hospitals in Sanandaj. The data collection tool was a self-report questionnaire. A multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the risk factors of domestic violence against women. Findings The prevalence of “any form of violence” in the past year was 71 percent (n=245). The prevalence of emotional, sexual and physical violence was 62.2 percent (n=225), 48.7 percent (n=168) and 49.9 percent (n=172), respectively. Multivariate logistic regressions revealed that the “any form of violence” has significant association with occupation of women, economic status of family and the status of sexual satisfaction of couples. Originality/value The prevalence of domestic violence against women is high and alarming in Sanandaj, Iran. Given the relationship between experience of violence and sexual dissatisfaction, sexual education before and after marriage is recommended for couples. Also, the experience of exposure to violence in women can be included in health centers as screening programs. In this way, couples who have risk factors will receive the educational programs.

Measuring the Lifetime Experience of Domestic Violence: Application of the Life History Calendar Method

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mieko Yoshihama ◽  
Kimberly Clum ◽  
Alexandra Crampton ◽  
Brenda Gillespie
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Life History ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Violence Victimization ◽  
Lifetime Experience ◽  
Personal Nature ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

In the absence of a “gold standard,” research on domestic violence relies primarily on self-report, the quality of which is known to decline as the length of the recall period increases. Eliciting valid and reliable self-report data is crucial to the development of prevention and intervention policies and services. Nevertheless, existing measures typically do not incorporate devices to facilitate respondents’ recall of the lifetime experience of domestic violence. This article describes the application of the Life History Calendar (LHC) method (Freedman, Thornton, Camburn, Alwin, & Young-DeMarco, 1988) to increase a respondent’s recall of domestic violence victimization over the lifecourse. The LHC method elicits memorable information of a personal nature (e.g., children’s birth dates) and uses this information to facilitate the recall of less memorable events. A recent field test of this LHC measure indicates its utility in assessing domestic violence victimization, which takes place in a complex sequence of episodes and often involves multiple perpetrators over the lifecourse.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Child Victims of Domestic Violence

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Jaberghaderi ◽  
Mansour Rezaei ◽  
Mitra Kolivand ◽  
Azita Shokoohi
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Individual Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Child Victims ◽  
Control Groups

Objective: This study was conducted to examine and compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in child victims of domestic violence (child physical abuse and/or witnessing parents’ conflicts). Method: A total of 139 girls and boys, aged 8-12 years, were randomly assigned into CBT (n = 40), EMDR (n = 40), or control groups (n=59). All children received up to 12 individual treatment sessions over 4–12 weeks. Blind assessment was done before and 2 weeks after the treatment and on a variety of teacher-parent-rated and self-report measures of posttraumatic symptomatology, depression, anxiety, and behavior problems. Results: CBT and EMDR were effective in ameliorating psychological sequelae of victims of domestic violence on the measured variables (p =.001). Comparison of the treatment and control groups suggested moderate to high practical significance in treatment groups vs controls. Conclusion: Both CBT and EMDR can help children to greatly recover from the outcomes of domestic violence in comparison with control group. Moreover, structured trauma treatments are strongly recommended and can be used for children

scholarly journals Mental health and domestic violence in LGB+ persons during lockdown measures in Belgium

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-160
Author(s):  
Lotte De Schrijver ◽  
Stefanie De Buyser ◽  
Kasia Uzieblo ◽  
Christophe Vandeviver ◽  
Ines Keygnaert
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Alcohol And Drug Abuse

Abstract Background: To contain the COVID-19 pandemic, governments worldwide restricted social and physical contact by issuing lockdown and social-distancing measures. Yet, lockdown measures may induce mental health problems and increase the occurrence of domestic violence (DV). We examine mental health and DV in lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and asexual (LGB+) persons under lockdown. Methods: An online self-report questionnaire on relationships, stress, and aggression was administered to a non-probabilistic sample of participants living in Belgium. Participants were sampled through national media, social media, and snowballing procedures. Occurrence of DV including psychological, physical, and sexual violence, stress, alcohol and drug use, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, self-harming behaviour, and help-seeking behaviour in LGB+ persons during the first four to six weeks of the hygiene and lockdown measures in Belgium were assessed. Results: 383 LGB+ participants were included in the analysis. In addition to high levels of stress, alcohol and drug abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviour, a third of LGB+ participants reported at least one incident of DV under lockdown. Conclusion: LGB+ persons have been exposed to DV and experienced lower mental health and well-being during the lockdown related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings highlight the possible need for public health measures and sociocultural changes preventing DV and improving mental health during lockdown in LGB+ persons.

Development of a tool to assess client-centered practice on a domestic violence hotline

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Grossmann ◽  
Rachel Shor ◽  
Karen Schaefer ◽  
Lauren Bennett Cattaneo
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Research Evaluation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Vantage Points

Summary Client-centered practice, also termed survivor-centered practice in the context of domestic violence, has broad support as a set of strategies for working effectively with trauma survivors. However, research, evaluation and staff training are limited by a lack of measurement tools. This paper describes the process of developing an index of hotline caller reactions to practitioners’ client-centered practices. Findings The project was a collaborative effort between academic researchers and practitioners working in a community agency. To generate and refine the items, researchers consulted the scholarly literature and agency materials, had discussions with practitioners, and coded a group of 25 recorded calls to the agency’s hotline. The resulting tool separates two phases of the hotline calls and identifies 23 client reactions to advocate behaviors that indicate the client-centeredness of the interaction. Application The collaborative nature of the process ensured that the final product included multiple vantage points on client-centered practice. The tool developed in this study, the Client-Centered Hotline Assessment Tool (C-CHAT), may be used for research, evaluation, and training. Future research could explore the generalizability and, consequently, predictive utility of the tool in outcomes of interest to practitioners. In evaluation, the tool allows agencies, in assessing client experience, to go beyond client self-report of general satisfaction, and to improve services in response. Finally, in training, the tool allows supervisors to assess the level of fidelity to the client-centered model, and to pinpoint particular aspects of interactions that suggest strengths or growth areas for staff, ultimately improving the quality of services.

scholarly journals Self-report of domestic violence and forced sex are related to sexual risk behaviors in a sample of juvenile detainees

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea Selitsky ◽  
Norman Markowitz ◽  
Dwayne M. Baxa ◽  
Linda Kaljee ◽  
Cheryl A. Miree ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Juvenile Detainees ◽  
Forced Sex

Associations Between Attachment Insecurities and Psychological Violence in a Sample of Court-Mandated Batterers

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 910-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Sonkin ◽  
Regardt J. Ferreira ◽  
John Hamel ◽  
Fred Buttell ◽  
María T. Frias
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Relationship Functioning ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Court Mandated ◽  
Space Data ◽  
And Control ◽  
Poor Relationship

We conducted a survey-based study looking at the associations among attachment insecurities (anxiety and avoidance), relationship functioning, and psychological domestic violence. We looked at three relationship functioning variables (i.e., anger management, communication, and conflict resolution) and three domestic psychological violence variables (i.e., derogation and control, jealous-hypervigilance, and threats-control of space). Data were collected from 76 male and 21 female court-mandated batterers. Participants completed the self-report measures of attachment insecurities, relationship functioning, and psychological domestic violence-related variables. Overall, attachment insecurities were negatively associated with relationship functioning and positively associated with psychological domestic violence outcomes. Among the whole sample, attachment anxiety correlated positively with derogation and control and with jealous-hypervigilance. There were also differential attachment associations by gender. Attachment anxiety correlated positively with threats of controlling space only among men, and with derogation and control and jealous-hypervigilance only among women. Finally, avoidance correlated negatively with communication only among women. Overall, this pattern of results is consistent with predictions derived from attachment theory: attachment insecurities are associated with poor relationship functioning and high rates of domestic violence.

The Morality of Men Convicted of Domestic Violence: How It Supports the Maintenance of the Moral Self-Concept

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1155-1170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Marzana ◽  
María L. Vecina ◽  
Sara Alfieri
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Moral Foundations ◽  
Moral Self ◽  
The Family ◽  
Court Mandated ◽  
Moral Absolutism

The phenomenon of abuse toward women is a prevalent social problem in most societies. In the present work, we take into consideration the abusive man’s point of view with particular reference to the sphere of their morality and set as aims: (a) to show that high levels of self-deception are mediating between an extreme moral worldview, called moral absolutism, and a functional high moral self-concept, (b) to analyze the relation of the five moral foundations (Harm, Fairness, Ingroup, Authority, and Purity) with this moral absolutism, and (c) to test a comprehensive model of the relationships between the individuated variables in the preceding hypotheses.Participants are 264 men convicted of domestic violence offenses, who, having begun court-mandated psychological treatment lasting 12 weeks, have filled out a self-report questionnaire during the second meeting.The results reveal that (a) self-deception is as a full mediator between moral absolutism and moral self-concept in men convicted of domestic violence and in such a way that the more they felt right about their moral beliefs, the more they deceived themselves, and the more they felt good about themselves, (b) the moral foundations could be explaining moral absolutism understood as a rigid moral vision of the world, and (c) the tested model produces satisfying fit indices.Finally, we discuss the applied implications, for example, a key role can be played by the family and the school: Moral socialization begins within the family and there finds the first push that will accompany it the rest of life.

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