scholarly journals Two to Tango: A Dyadic Analysis of Links Between Borderline Personality Traits and Intimate Partner Violence

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. K. Maneta ◽  
S. Cohen ◽  
M. S. Schulz ◽  
R. J. Waldinger
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Dyadic Analysis ◽  
Borderline Personality Traits

Empathy Impairments in Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators With Antisocial and Borderline Traits: A Key Factor in the Risk of Recidivism

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángel Romero-Martínez ◽  
Marisol Lila ◽  
Luis Moya-Albiol
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Conduct Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Empathy ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Borderline Personality Traits ◽  
Empathy Deficits ◽  
Key Factor

Antisocial, borderline, and narcissistic personality traits have been described as characteristics of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators. Furthermore, deficits in cognitive empathy and impairments in emotional decoding processes may at least partially explain conduct disorders and social dysfunction in general. However, previous research has not explored potential associations between empathy deficits and the aforementioned traits or whether they are reflected in recidivism in IPV perpetrators. Accordingly, the main aim of this study was to explore associations between empathy deficits, antisocial, borderline, and narcissistic traits and the risk of recidivism in this population. The sample consisted of 144 IPV perpetrators (mean age = 41 years). High antisocial and borderline personality traits in this sample were associated with a high risk of recidivism, these relationships being moderated by poor empathy skills. Moreover, in IPV perpetrators with both antisocial and borderline personality traits, the risk of recidivism was higher than in those with only one of these traits. In contrast, narcissistic traits were unrelated to the risk of recidivism and impairments in empathy. The results of our study highlight the importance of empathy deficits and may help professionals to develop specific intervention programs focusing on improving empathy skills in antisocial and borderline IPV perpetrators.

DSM-5 Pathological Personality Traits and Intimate Partner Violence Among Male and Female College Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily A. Dowgwillo ◽  
Kim S. Ménard ◽  
Robert F. Krueger ◽  
Aaron L. Pincus
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Relationship Violence ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Personality Facets ◽  
Pathological Personality Traits

The purpose of this study was to examine associations between pathological personality traits identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed., DSM-5) Section III alternative model of personality disorder (using the Personality Inventory for DSM-5; PID-5) and intimate partner violence (IPV; using the Conflict Tactics Scale [CTS]) in a sample of male (N = 1,106) and female (N = 1,338) college students. In this sample, self and partner perpetration of CTS Relationship Violence and CTS Negotiation tactics loaded onto 2 separate factors. The PID-5 facets and domains were differentially associated with these factors for both men and women. Facets and domains explained 10.1%–16.1% and 5.8%–10.6% of the variance in CTS Relationship Violence tactics, respectively. For both genders, detachment was positively associated with relationship violence. Antagonism was uniquely associated with relationship violence for women, whereas disinhibition was uniquely associated with relationship violence for men. Associations with lower level pathological personality facets were also examined. Overall, results indicate that DSM-5 pathological personality traits are associated with IPV reported by both men and women.

Title: Intimate Partner Violence: The Moderating Role of Personality Trait and Religion.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-302
Author(s):  
Stanley Oloji Isangha ◽  
Christopher Ndubuisi Ngwu ◽  
Anthony Obinna Iwuagwu ◽  
Sunday Evaristus Abonyi ◽  
Akuchukwu Oprah Nnaji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Personality Trait ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Religious Orientation ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Moderating Role

Objective: Intimate partner violence which is an aspect of family violence has most often than not affected peaceful family growth across the world, while it is largely portrayed that men are the sole perpetrators of IPV and women its victims. Statistics across countries in America, Asia, Europe and Africa have shown men to be victims as well, both in heterosexual and homosexual family, thus IPV can be perpetrated by both sexes just as they can also be victims. This study therefore assessed the moderating role of personality trait and religion on intimate partner violence in heterosexual relationship. Methods: Using a mixed method, 384 residents of Uyo metropolis were surveyed and 10 in-depth interviews was conducted among Psychology and Sociology lecturers from the University of Uyo Akwa Ibom state. The big five factor model served as its theoretical orientation. The big five personality inventory, religious orientation test and intimate partner violence propensity scale were used in generating data. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Chi square test was used to test relationships while their long-run influence was ascertained using multiple and binary logistics linear regression analysis. Result: Findings show that majority of the respondents have abused their partners physically or psychologically. Findings show personality traits and religion as independent and joint predictors of intimate partner violence. Conclusion: It is recommended that clinicians, psychiatrists among other related professionals should always consider personality traits and religion when dealing with issues on IPV.

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