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Diamond, Donna Jo, and Geneva Naomi Hannigan. "Intervention outcome differences for adult children of domestic violence." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2008. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3363.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate intervention outcomes for domestic violence in families and adult children. This study targeted intervention outcomes of families and adult children from domestic violence homes for the purpose of comparing those self referred versus those who were mandated for intervention.
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Ghate, Deborah. "Physical violence against children in the home : parents' behaviours, attitudes and beliefs." Thesis, University of Oxford, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.321632.
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Sparacio, Charlene Wojnowski. "A longitudinal study of the impact of individual, familial, and community violence on child behavioral outcomes." Click here for text online. The Institute of Clinical Social Work Dissertations website, 2004. http://www.icsw.edu/_dissertations/sparacio_2004.pdf.
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Dissertation (Ph.D.) -- The Institute for Clinical Social Work, 2004.A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the Institute of Clinical Social Work in partial fulfillment for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
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Des, Lauriers Julie. "The child protection systems' response to domestic violence." Queensland University of Technology, 2007. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/16620/.
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The co-occurrence of domestic violence (DV) and child maltreatment is high. Response to both problems has historically been via two different systems. However, child protection workers are increasingly asked to respond to this co-occurrence since research has identified that exposure to DV can negatively impact on children and that child maltreatment often co-occurs with DV. This study looks at child protection systems response to families affected by DV by using two research methods. First, a systematic review was conducted using research papers focusing on child protection workers response to families experiencing DV. Second, a critical discourse analysis of current Australian child protection policies was conducted. Findings from the systematic review show that child protection workers' response to abused mothers went from treating them as 'mad' in the 1980s, to labelling them 'failure to protect' in the 1990s and early 2000. These findings showed continued focus on abused mothers rather than on perpetrators of DV. Some contradictions were found around child removal data. However, important links were found between re-notification of children and subsequent removal. Findings from the Australian policy analysis revealed that most policies referred to DV as a child protection issue and used a feminist definition of DV. However, not all states had detailed guidelines on how to intervene safely and effectively with families affected by DV. Discussions and recommendations focus around the pressing need for more DV expertise within child protection systems. It also discusses the issue of responsibility placed on abused mothers while perpetrators of DV remain invisible. Finally, it discusses the response to children exposed to DV compared to the response to children exposed to DV who are also victim of direct child maltreatment. The key recommendations of this study are to have DV expertise within the child protection systems, to empower abused mothers rather than blaming them, which implies putting the responsibility back on the perpetrator of DV and to have resources and systems in place before responding to child exposure to DV as child maltreatment per se.
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Cohan, Amy Genrich Horton Connie Burrows. "A quantitative and qualitative analysis of the school's response to domestic violence an ecological perspective /." Normal, Ill. : Illinois State University, 2006. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=0&did=1273120411&SrchMode=1&sid=5&Fmt=2&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1181247978&clientId=43838.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 2006.Title from title page screen, viewed on June 7, 2007. Dissertation Committee: Connie Horton (chair), Adena Meyers, Dan Greybill, Susan Smith. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-139) and abstract. Also available in print.
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Johnson, Virginia Faye. "Domestic violence and physical child abuse: Do social workers see the risk?" CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2097.
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The purpose of the study was to look at whether domestic violence is being viewed as a risk factor in homes where there is also physical child abuse. Historically a misconception has existed that child abuse occurs in a vacuum of sorts, isolated from other family problems.
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Frías, Armenta Martha, Irma Rodríguez, and Romero José Gaxiola. "Behavioral and social effects of family violence in Mexican children." Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2003. http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/101361.
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The aim of this study was tome asure effects of domestic violence on children, both child abuse and exposure to marital violence. 300 families were randomly selected in Hermosillo, Sonora, a northwestern Mexican city. Two members of each family were interviewed: the mother anda minor randomly selected among all their children. The research instrument collected demographicinformation, and information regarding mother's and parent's alcohol consumption, marital violence,child abuse, and child misconduct. A structural model was tested which estimated the effects ofchild abuse and exposure to marital violence on child problems. Results showed that the two forms of violence had repercussions on delinquent and antisocial behavior, produced attention problems,depression, anxiety, sadness and the manifestation of somatic symptoms. In addition, mother's education a level had a significant and negative effect on children's behavioral and social problemsand father's educational level inhibited their aggression against their wives. Alcohol consumption was positively related to child abuse. These results seems to indicate that both child abuse andexposure to marital violence rcsult in harmful consequences on children's behavior and well-being.Se examinan los efectos de la violencia doméstica en niños. Se seleccionaron 300 familias al azaren la ciudad de Hermosillo, Sonora, México. Se entrevistó a dos miembros de cada familia: la madre y un menor al azar. Se aplicó una batería de instrumentos de información demográfica: datos acerca del consumo de alcohol de los padres, agresiones del padre contra la madre, maltrato que recibían los menores de sus padres y los problemas de conducta infantiles. Al analizar estos datos se obtuvieron estadísticas univariadas. Posteriormente se examinaron las variables utilizando un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados mostraron que tanto el maltrato recibido como el ser testigo de la violencia que recibía la madre, tuvieron repercusiones en la conducta delictiva y antisocial de los menores. Los niños presentaron problemas de atención, ansiedad, depresión, timidez y somatización. El nivel educativo de la madre tuvo un efecto significativo en los problemas de conducta infantil. De la misma manera, la escolaridad de los maridos tuvo un efecto negativo en las agresiones que ellos dirigían contra sus esposas. El consumo de alcohol de los padres se relacion ópositivamente con el maltrato infantil.
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Scarlett, Jane Margaret, and Bryan Anderson Wing. "Child abuse and domestic abuse: Factors in reunification." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2133.
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This study was designed to differentiate the significant demographic and familial factors found in families when reunification is successful versus when reunification fails in cases of child removal due to physical abuse and domestic violence. The purpose of this study was to identify which, if any of these factors, lead to successful reunification. Content analysis of adjudicated cases of child abuse in San Bernardino County was used to transform qualitative information into quantitative data.
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Kaylor, Barbara J. "Child abuse has Healthy Start made a difference in Oregon? /." Related resources; Click on: Programs & Initiatives > Healthy Start, 2002. http://www.ccf.state.or.us/pageoccfsitemap.html.
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Hickey, Mary Beth, and Karen Eva Smithson. "Risk factors associated with recurrent child maltreatment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2900.
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The purpose of this study was to identify factors that contribute to the recurrence of child maltreatment within a variety of families. The following discussion addresses the safety and security of children, child protective services, cultural sensitivity, and perception of poverty.
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O'Neil, Jennifer KayLynn. "Invisible, not invincible : a fiction and memoir thesis on domestic abuse /." View online, 2010. http://repository.eiu.edu/theses/docs/32211131575225.pdf.
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Vreeken, Marcia Marie. "Child abuse factors which influence social workers' recommendations to the court to sustain a petition of child abuse." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1996. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1171.
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Walker, Jennifer. "Demographic and family variables as risk factors in sexually and non-sexually traumatised children and adolescents." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53349.
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Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2003.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated demographic and family variables as possible risk factors for child sexual abuse within a sample of children and adolescents who have been exposed to a range of life-threatening traumas. A total of 94 traumatised children and adolescents were interviewed about their sexual abuse history. Forty females (42.56%) and 10 males (10.63%) reported sexual abuse. Family and demographic variables that were found to be significantly associated with increased risk of sexual abuse were female gender (!2 = 13.575, Q. < 0.05), family structure (growing up with parents who are single, divorced or widowed) (!2 = 6.327, Q. < 0.05) or a family with a member who receives a disability grant (!2 = 4.657, Q. < 0.05).
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In hierdie studie is ondersoek ingestel na demografiese en gesinsverander1ikes as moontlike risiko-factore vir kindermolestering in 'n steekproef kinders en adolessente wat aan 'n breë spektrum lewensbedreigende traumas blootgestel was. Onderhoude oor 'n moontlike geskiedenis van seksuele misbruik is met 94 kinders en adolessente gevoer. Veertig dogters (42.56%) en 10 seuns (10.63%) het seksuele molestering gerapporteer. Gesins- en demografiese veranderlikes wat betekenisvol met verhoogde risiko vir kindermolestering verband gehou het, was vroulike geslag ~2 = 13.575, g < 0.05), gesinstruktuur (om op te groei in 'n gesin met 'n enkel-ouer, 'n geskeide ouer of met een ouer oorlede) ~2 = 6.327, g < 0.05), en 'n gesin waarin 'n familie-lid 'n ongeskikheidstoelaag ontvang het ~2 = 4.657, g < 0.05).
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Castro, Sáez Maravillas. "Trastorno por estrés postraumático en menores que han sufrido maltrato familiar: Directo y exposición a violencia de género." Doctoral thesis, Universidad de Murcia, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/51490.
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Esta investigación tiene como objetivo estimar la presencia del Trastorno por Estrés Postraumático (TEPT) en menores que han sufrido maltrato intrafamiliar crónico y presentan alteraciones psicológicas graves. La muestra está formada por 102 menores entre 8 y 17 años. Se divide en dos grupos: I (64 menores que viven con su familia biológica y han estado expuestos/as a violencia de género) y II (38 menores tutelados/as por la Administración). El instrumento utilizado es el Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS) de Foa et al. (2001). Las conclusiones son: los criterios DSM son muy exigentes y no sensibles para detectar TEPT en infancia; es necesario valorar la afectación subsindrómica; el criterio de Evitación es demasiado restrictivo. Si se baja el umbral, tal como propone el DSM-V, se mejora la detección de casos; se encuentra mayor prevalencia de TEPT en chicas; no se hallan diferencias significativas entre grupos de edad ni entre submuestras.
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Lindström, Marlene, and Mariana Olsson. "Familjebehandlarens erfarenheter av att arbeta med fysiskt våldsutsatta barn : En kvalitativ studie." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologi, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-36728.
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Fysiskt våld mot barn är ett fenomen som trots lagstiftning fortsätter att öka. Den här kvalitativa studien syftar till att undersöka familjebehandlarens erfarenheter och svårigheter som kan uppstå i arbetet med familjer där barn blivit utsatta för fysiskt våld av sina föräldrar. I undersökningen har fem familjebehandlare från tre kommuner med olika bakgrund och arbetsliverfarenheter intervjuats. Forskningsresultaten och genomförd analys redovisas i tematisk struktur. Resultatet påvisar liknande erfarenheter i behandlingsarbetet samt de svårigheter som kan uppstå då arbetet med våldsutsatta barn ofta är av delikat och komplex karaktär. Ett flertal svårigheter som identifierats är kopplade till föräldrarnas bakgrund. Studien visar att familjebehandling ger goda resultat men då ärenden avslutas i samband med behandlingens slutförande är det svårt att säkerställa dess verkan över tid.
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Prather, Tanya Anne. "Addressing the culture of silence : child abuse and family violence training /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/7768.
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Martins, Janaina da Mota. "O abuso sexual infantil intrafamiliar: do segredo à elaboração." Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, 2015. http://www.unicap.br/tede//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=1180.
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Considerado um grave problema social e de saúde pública, a violência sexual contra crianças se expressa de diversas formas incluindo o abuso sexual intrafamiliar. A problemática deste estudo circunscreve-se em torno das questões sobre o abuso sexual perpetrado por pai contra filhos (as). Respaldadas em questões e inquietações provocadas pela escuta clínica de crianças e adolescentes envolvidos em situações de violência sexual e suas famílias objetivamos estudar, dentro da
perspectiva psicanalítica, as repercussões na dinâmica da família, da revelação do abuso sexual intrafamiliar e as implicações para a criança. Participou da pesquisa a mãe de uma criança que sofreu abuso sexual praticado por seu pai biológico e revelou o fato à mãe depois de quase dois anos, encaminhadas à pesquisa pelo Centro de Referência Interprofissional na Atenção a Crianças e Adolescentes
Vítimas de Violência da Capital/Tribunal de Justiça de Pernambuco[TJPE]. Adotamos para a coleta de dados as entrevistas psicológicas semidirigidas, dentro da abordagem clínico-qualitativa, observando os cuidados éticos para a pesquisa com seres humanos; para a análise dos dados utilizamos a Análise de Conteúdo, agrupando os fragmentos da entrevista em eixos temáticos para, então,
compreendê-los em seus núcleos de sentido. A nossa investigação mostrou que a revelação do abuso sexual infantil é um processo lento e gradual, que demanda um intenso trabalho psíquico para a criança e se desdobra na sua narrativa. Verificamos que a revelação do abuso sexual incestuoso não necessariamente promove alívio de início, podendo ser vivida de ameaçadora e dolorosa para a criança/adolescente,associada às angústias e fantasias, sendo capaz de se tornar mais difícil do que a própria experiência do abuso. Tanto a criança como membros da família quando decidem pela denúncia, são solicitados a falar sobre o que aconteceu em diferentes
instâncias, em sua maioria desarticuladas, obrigando-os a contarem, inúmeras vezes, como se deu o abuso, configurando-se numa verdadeira via-crúcis para a criança, principalmente. Observamos também que os dados analisados na entrevista demonstram que em relação à família, o processo de revelação leva a um período
de desestabilização exigindo do grupo disposição emocional para a elaboração e transformação. É possível dizer que nosso estudo corrobora achados de pesquisas anteriores, no que se refere às reações maternas perante a revelação, ficando evidente o sofrimento psíquico que as mães apresentam ao tomar conhecimento do fato, sendo necessário que recebam igual atenção e cuidado no decurso da
revelação, lembrando que ocupam um lugar significativo neste processo. No que se refere à revelação no contexto clínico, destacamos a importância do trabalho clínico e da figura do terapeuta intermediando a relação da criança com sua experiência de abuso, oferecendo a ela um ambiente seguro para criação de sentidos. Dessa
forma, esperamos que esta pesquisa tenha contribuído de alguma forma, para ampliar o debate em torno da problemática do abuso sexual infantil intrafamiliar no campo da clínica e da academia.Considered a serious social and public health problem, sexual violence against children is expressed in various ways including the domestic sexual abuse. The problem of this study is localized around the issues of sexual abuse perpetrated by father against children. Based on issues and concerns caused by the clinic listening to children and adolescents involved in situations of sexual violence and their families aimed to study, within the psychoanalytic perspective, the impact on family dynamics, the development of intra-family sexual abuse and the implications for the child. Participated in the survey the mother of a child who suffered sexual abuse by her biological father and revealed the fact to mother after almost two years, referred to research by the Interprofessional Reference Center on Attention to Children and Adolescents Victims of Violence of Capital / Court of Justice of Pernambuco [TJPE]. We adopted for the collection of data the semi-directed psychological interviews, within the clinical-qualitative approach, observing the ethical guidelines for research with human beings; for the analysis of the data we use the Content Analysis[AC], grouping the interview fragments themes to then understand them in their core sense. Our research has shown that disclosure of child sexual abuse is a slow and gradual process that requires an intense psychic work for the child and unfolds in his narrative. We found that the revelation of incestuous sexual abuse does not necessarily promote early relief and can be lived in a threatening and painful for the child / adolescent, associated with anxieties and fantasies, being able to be more difficult than the experience of abuse. Both the child and family members when deciding the complaint, are asked to talk about what happened in different instances, mostly disjointed, forcing members to share, countless times, how was the abuse by setting up a true via-crucis for children mainly. We also note that the data analyzed in the interview show that in relation to the family, the process of revelation leads to a destabilizing period requiring the emotional disposition group for the development and transformation. It can tell that our study corroborates findings from previous research, with regard to maternal reactions to the disclosure, evidencing the psychological suffering that mothers have to take notice of the fact, and must receive equal attention and care in the course of revelation, noting that occupy a significant place in this process. As regards the disclosure in the clinical context, we emphasize the importance of clinical work and Therapist figure mediating the child relationship with his experience of abuse, offering a safe environment for creating senses. Thus, we hope that this research has contributed in some way to broaden the discussion around the issue of child sexual abuse assistance in the field of clinical and academic circles.
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Perez-Morina, Isabel. "Differences Between Male Perpetrators of Child Homicide." NSUWorks, 2008. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/95.
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The scientific study of child abuse and infanticide is a relatively young practice in the field of medicine, psychiatry and psychology, and although the role of parents in child homicide has been studied, minimal research has focused on the role of the male paramour, or the child's mother's boyfriend, as the perpetrator of child homicides. This study aimed to examine the differences between male paramours and biological fathers who kill children and hypothesized that biological fathers or step-fathers are significantly more likely than the child's mother's male paramour to kill their children due to relationship factors between the perpetrator and the child's mother, specifically and for the purpose of this study in the context of domestic violence. Child homicides committed by male paramours, in comparison, are more likely to have resulted from factors that are individually or child-centered. Decedent children ages 0-17 that were killed at the hands of their biological father, male-stepfather, or biological mother's male paramours between the years 1999 through 2005 in Miami-Dade County were be studied. The age of the perpetrators and child victims killed by the two groups were compared using an independent samples t-test, with a significance level set at .05. The two groups of male perpetrators were compared on prior domestic violence histories, prior criminal histories, evidence of prior trauma to the child, and perpetration of multiple homicide and post-incident suicide using a chi-square test, with a significance level set of .05. Significant differences were found between the two groups. Specifically, paramours are significantly more likely to be younger than biological fathers and children killed by paramours are more likely to evidence prior trauma. Further, biological fathers are significantly more likely to have a history of domestic violence, as a perpetrator, engage in multiple killings, and commit suicide after perpetrating the child death. The study demonstrates the need for prevention resources to target the two groups differently, to be most effective in prevention. The study also demonstrates the need for more extensive research comparing differences child homicide versus child abuse and in those that perpetrate the two. Lastly, it should inform public policy and the law and how these are applied to cases of domestic violence and child welfare.
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Appel, Anne Elizabeth. "Co-occurring partner violence and physical child abuse a test of competing models /." Access restricted to users with UT Austin EID Full text (PDF) from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International, 2001. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/fullcit?p3025134.
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Wang, Yuxin, and Mengbing Zhang. "Domstic Violence against Children : views from social work." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-10718.
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Domestic violence against children is well known on the social problem aspect, and Sweden has become the first country clarifying its stance on physical punishment and child abuse since established “anti-spanking” law in 1979. The purpose of this research was to investigate how Swedish social workers deal with the issue about domestic violence against children. The research was developed with hermeneutics approach and ecological systems theory, and carried out by four respondents from Social Services Gävle. With the answers claimed by the respondents, constitute the results and conclusions, that is all kinds of tackling methods about child abuse should be regulated by laws, and cooperate with police or citizens comprehensively, especially in the period of investigation. This paper might be a general pattern, but we do hope it could make people rethinking about child abuse issues, that probably may reduce a little bit pressure to children in the future.
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Lo, Miu-kwan Miriam. "An examination of the effects of marital violence on children." Hong Kong : [University of Hong Kong], 1992. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B13417563.
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Ryan, Rebecca. "Domestic violence : children, families and professionals." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2011. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/3154/.
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Volume I is divided into two papers. The first is a literature review that explored the emotional experience of professionals who work with victims of domestic violence. Twelve papers are evaluated and the evidence of negative and positive effects is presented. The second is a qualitative study with young people, their mothers and their grandmothers which explored resilience after domestic violence. Data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Four themes regarding the memories of domestic violence, newfound stability, acceptance and strength and continued and re-scripted attachments were found. Volume II consists of five reports. The first describes the assessment of a 13-year-old boy with low self-esteem. His needs and strengths are formulated from two approaches: cognitive-behavioural and systemic. The next discusses a behavioural intervention and single case experimental design for a 15-year-old male presenting with challenging behaviours. The third paper outlines a Person Centred Care training program for staff working with older adults. The fourth is a case study of two siblings in local authority care. To consider care-plans, a formulation is informed by the complex trauma literature. The final report was an oral presentation of an admission assessment of a young woman in a high secure hospital.
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Johnson, Susan Penny. "Child welfare and domestic abuse the intersection of safety and accountability /." Diss., Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users, 2006.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Family and Child Ecology, 2006.Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on June 19, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-240). Also issued in print.
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Murphy-Edwards, Latesha. "Not just another hole in the wall. An investigation into child and youth perpetrated domestic property violence." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Social and Political Sciences, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/8188.
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Violence by children and young people against their parents, often described as parent abuse, is a problem that has been less recognised and researched than other forms of family violence. The present study explored a distinct form of parent abuse - that being the causing of intentional loss of, or damage to, parental property, referred to as Domestic Property Violence (DPV). A questionnaire was designed to gather quantitative data on what gets damaged, how often, and by whom. Additionally, rich, qualitative information about how parents made meaning of their experiences and how they were affected by, and responded to, DPV was gathered using in-depth interviews with 14 participants, and later analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Although the questionnaire attracted just 30 responses, this information was used to inform the subsequent qualitative phase of the research. When combined, the quantitative and qualitative data demonstrated that DPV happens in some families, and when it does, it has the potential to cause significant financial, emotional, and relational harm. An ecological meaning - making theoretical framework emerged from the data and illuminated connections between social and cultural influences on personal theories of causation, impacts, and responses to DPV, including help seeking. The findings of the present study have important implications for supporting parents experiencing DPV and other forms of parent abuse. Help seeking was shown to not always be a positive experience, particularly when help was not available, the problem was viewed as trivial, or parents were made to feel they were wholly responsible for their children's misconduct. Conversely, parents benefited from services that offered an opportunity for private disclosure without critical judgement, practical advice, and support. One objective of the research was to increase awareness of the many and complex causes and impacts of parent abuse, and the wide range of families that may be affected, in order to promote better screening within health and social support services.
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Lo, Miu-kwan Miriam, and 盧妙群. "An examination of the effects of marital violence on children." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1992. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B43893387.
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Weiner, Jodi Lynne. "The relationship between early family experience and courtship violence." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1992. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/794.
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Boyne, Ellen S. "PROSECUTOR'S REPORTS ON THE COURT PROCESSING OF MISDEMEANOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES PERPETRATED BY NONINTIMATES." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2002. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1029263777.
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Rose, Patricia Riddle. "The Effect of Stress, Anxiety-Proneness and Previous Exposure to Familial Abuse on Violence in Later Relationships." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1986. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331059/.
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Abuse in adult relationships as affected by stress, anxiety-proneness, and exposure to abuse as a child was examined using 579 North Texas State University undergraduates, Frequency and levels of abuse observed or received as a child and received or expressed as an adult were measured using a modification of Straus' Conflicts Tactics Scale (1979). Anxiety-proneness was determined by scores received on Spielberger's (1970) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Current levels of stress for the past two years were measured using the Life Experiences Survey (Sarason, 1978). Overall frequencies for received and expressed abuse (including physical and verbal abuse) in adult relationships were quite high (62.9 percent and 73.8 percent respectively). Females reported expressing significantly more abuse than did males. No gender differences were found for the receipt of abuse. Gender differences in types of violence were also examined. In addition, multiple regression was used to determine predictor variables for the expression and receipt of abuse. For males, receiving abuse as a child, positive stress scores, higher levels of anxiety-proneness, and observing father's abuse of mother significantly predicted expressing abuse as an adult. Observing mother's abuse of father and positive stress scores significantly predicted receiving abuse as an adult. For females, having received abuse as a child and trait anxiety were significant predictors for the expression of adult abuse. Receiving abuse as a child was the only significant predictor for the receipt of adult abuse. The greater impact of observing abuse between parents on males was discussed. In addition, difficulties confronting researchers in this area and the possible explanations for more frequent reports of female expression of abuse were examined.
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Winters, Katherine Elizabeth. "Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence and Child Welfare: a Critical Realist Exploratory Study." PDXScholar, 2019. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/4808.
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Sibling violence is a pervasive, yet poorly understood and substantially underreported phenomenon. Currently recognized as the most common form of intra-familial abuse, various estimates suggest that 30 percent or more of children in the general population experience severe acts of violence inflicted by a sibling each year.
Given that many young people in the child welfare system experience the family conditions associated with abusive sibling violence, recent publications have implored child welfare to embrace the notion that it is a form of child maltreatment. Practitioners and policymakers have yet to reach agreement on what constitutes physical or emotional abuse between siblings, and the perspectives of young people with lived experience of abuse are largely absent from research and scholarship.
I designed the study, grounded in Critical Realism, to increase understanding of how sibling violence manifests in child welfare, contribute to theory development, and identify actions to protect children from harm. Based on in-depth interviews with eight foster care alumni, I offer a refined definition of sibling violence and four family conditions associated with sibling violence in child welfare. The findings also supported a systems-based theory reflecting four stable family member roles. My recommendations seek to leverage the infrastructure of the child welfare system while taking into consideration the limitations imposed by neoliberal social and economic policy.
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Williams, Christa A. "A family's deadly sin : fatal child abuse in Florida, an anthropological perspective on child deaths due to abuse and neglect." [Tampa, Fla] : University of South Florida, 2006. http://purl.fcla.edu/usf/dc/et/SFE0001756.
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Clarke, Kerry Rose. "Parents' experiences of being abused by their adolescent children : an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis study of Adolescent-to-Parent Violence and Abuse." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/17092.
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Background: Adolescent-to-Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA) continues to be one of the most hidden forms of family-abuse, remaining unrecognised at a policy level and under-researched at a theoretical level, especially in the United Kingdom. Although research has started to emerge, much of this has focussed on mapping the nature and extent of the phenomena with limited attention given to parents' lived experiences of parenting in the context of the adolescent child-to-parent abuse dynamic, which this study attempts to address. Given the complexities of accessing parent-victims of APVA, qualitative researchers have employed somewhat innovative methods, though Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as used within the present study has been relatively overlooked having not been previously used in the UK, highlighting the need for additional research from wider perspectives into the area. Aim: With this in mind, the current study aimed to explore the lived experience of parents who describe being violently and/or abused by their adolescent child to gather a richer understanding of how adolescent-to-parent violence and abuse impacts upon the parenting experience. Method: This research employed a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with 6 parents (5 mothers and 1 father); the majority of whom were in their early to late 40's. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to develop a rich and multi-layered account of participants' experiences. Results: The analysis produced four superordinate themes. These were: 'Not knowing and the search for answers': Needing to understand, "I love him but I don't like him": Facing and avoiding complex emotions, "Like playing chess with the grand master": Parenting amidst abuse and "I won't be defined by fear": Temporality and seeking change. The superordinate themes and corresponding subordinate themes are discussed in relation to the relevant literature. Clinical implications, methodological considerations and directions for future research are also presented. Implications: This research provided insight into the lived experience of being a parent within an APVA dynamic. The research highlighted the challenges faced by parents as they maintain parental responsibility for a child who is perceptibly abusing them and the ways that the current systems and absence of policy serve to maintain this dynamic. It also emphasised the importance of how parents seek to identify causation as a way of negating parental blame and the associated experience of shame which emerged as underpinning wider complex emotions, particularly fear. It also highlighted the need for timely and specific guidance, support and interventions to parents who experience this unique yet increasingly reported form of family-abuse from a Clinical Psychology and wider professional perspective.
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Williams, Jennifer S. "Associations Between Witnessing the Abuse of a Sibling in Childhood and Experiencing Trauma Related Symptoms in Adulthood." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2016. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc862793/.
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Currently sibling research is burgeoning, yet there is virtually no literature regarding outcomes associated with witnessing the abuse of a sibling. The present study aimed to address this gap in the literature. A sample of 284 university students were surveyed regarding traumatic experiences in childhood and adulthood, the quality of childhood sibling relationships, and the experience of trauma symptoms in adulthood. Regression and moderation analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between witnessing the abuse of a sibling in childhood and trauma symptoms in adulthood and to assess whether sibling relationship quality moderates the association between sibling abuse and trauma symptomology. Results showed that witnessing the abuse of a sibling was associated with depression symptoms in the overall sample and for females reporting about a brother. Also, sibling conflict moderated the relationship between witnessed sibling abuse and externalization in sister-sister dyads. These associations should be considered in terms of the systemic abuse to which participants were exposed. Implications for clinical practice working with sibling-related victimization are discussed.
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Ledesma, Andreana D. "Risk factors associated with child abuse and mitigating services : a conceptual framework /." View online, 2007. http://ecommons.txstate.edu/arp/264/.
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Gurpurkh, Kaur Khalsa, and Kathryn Marie Thornberry. "Factors affecting initial risk assessment following the report of child abuse to child protective services." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1994. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/951.
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Mendis, Kathy, and kamen3@bigpond com au. "Daughterhood to motherhood: The impacts of childhood exposure to family violence on subsequent mothering." La Trobe University. School of Social Work and Social Policy, 2006. http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au./thesis/public/adt-LTU20090710.150411.
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Research indicates children's exposure to family violence results in long-term negative consequences, hindering social skill development and impacting on the ability to function as healthy, productive adults. Also, there exists a widely accepted theory, called the 'cycle of violence', which hypothesises that children who have experienced violence at the hands of their parents tend to grow up to become violent parents themselves. Some evidence for this theory has been found following research with groups of abusive parents and people who have committed crimes, This study explores the specific impacts of childhood exposure to family violence on the subsequent mothering of a group of women drawn from the general population. A qualitative approach using a methodology that combined feminist and narrative approaches was used. Nine women who have been exposed to family violence in childhood including physical, emotional/psychological, sexual abuse and witness to violence between parents participated in interviews which explored their experiences of mothering
Each woman was interviewed twice to collect stories of childhood and of mothering experiences. These were analysed revealing that the women's mothering was affected by their childhood exposure to family violence in several ways, ranging from direct emotional impacts to indirect impacts of conceptualisations formed in the light of childhood experiences. This study adds to the existing knowledge of the long-term impacts of childhood exposure to family violence by focussing specifically on subsequent mothering. The findings encourage social work and health care personnel to appreciate that women exposed to family violence in childhood have specific issues with their mothering and there is a need to address these issues. It also challenges the weight given to the cycle of violence theory in intervention and prevention strategies in child abuse and family violence sectors
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Momoh, Onyója. "Domestic and family violence in the context of the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2018. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=239355.
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This thesis examines some flaws in the interpretation and application of the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction ('the Hague Convention) and how this has led to the inadequate protection of children against the impact of domestic and family violence. These inadequacies have been identified in the inconsistent interpretation and application of Article 13(1) b) amongst Contracting States. This thesis seeks to address the disparity through a comprehensive analysis of the issues and its root causes, whilst conducting an empirical study with the aim of proposing policy recommendations. The demographics of taking parents shows that the majority of them are primary carer mothers as opposed to non-resident fathers. Added to this, UN global statistics reveal that 30% of women have experienced intimate partner violence and 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners. It is also now recognised that violence and abuse between parents may expose a child to the grave risk of harm. Therefore, domestic violence does not have to be perpetrated on the child directly to suffer harm. The thesis derives its purpose from the conclusions of the Sixth Meeting of the Special Commission that allegations of domestic violence and the risks to the child are not always adequately and promptly examined. The thesis analyses the inconsistencies in the approach by Contracting States towards Article 13 (1) b) in cases involving domestic violence, with a particular focus on case law and the empirical survey that was carried out as a part of this doctoral research. The thesis aims to identify best practices and provide recommendations which it is hoped has influenced the Working Group in the preparation of the draft Guide to Good Practice at the Hague Conference. It is anticipated that the Guide to Good Practice on Article 13 (1) b) will greatly assist judges on measures to improve upon its interpretation and application in cases involving allegations of domestic violence. The underlying rationale is that it is possible to achieve real consistency. Judges need to be aided with a roadmap of the correct approach to analysing the grave risk of harm, whilst addressing evidential and resource issues. It is suggested that the starting point should always be an 'effective examination' of the allegations of domestic violence, rather than first considering protective measure on the basis of an assumption that the allegations are true. An “effective examination” should take place by means of a 'thorough, limited and expeditious' investigation, in line with X v Latvia (Application no. 27853/09) Grand Chamber [2013]. The recommendations put forward in this thesis combine the principle of 'effective examination' and a stronger recognition of the role of the Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children. The objective is to help unify the interpretation and application of Article 13(1) b) in cases concerning domestic violence across Contracting States.
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Morris, Paulette Elaine. "Screening for domestic violence in family mediation : an investigation into how mediators manage disclosures of domestic abuse and associated emotions." Thesis, Brunel University, 2015. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/11452.
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This thesis explores the practice of family mediators when screening for domestic violence during mediation. Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) and Joint Mediation Meetings (JMs) were recorded between April 2010 and January 2011, by four mediators who mediate for National Family Mediation (NFM) affiliated services in the South of England. These meetings were analysed from the mother’s perspective, using qualitative and quantitative analysis. The themes for analysis were taken from the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Programme (DDAIP). It was found that mediators did initially screen for domestic violence during the MIAM, using the guidelines published by NFM; that screening was focused on the clients perception of the abuse and not the mediators interpretation of the abuse. The published expectation for screening to be ongoing throughout mediation was explored during the analysis of the joint meetings. There was evidence that abusive behaviours were alleged or inferred during those meetings and there was also evidence that the abusive behaviours and the emotions expressed by the mothers were managed by the mediators. There was no clear evidence that the mediators were proactively screening for domestic violence during the joint meetings save for reacting to and managing the impact and effect of the negative behaviours. This study concludes that mediators do not routinely screen for domestic violence during joint meetings, therefore guidance and training for ongoing screening during joint mediation meetings is needed. The current guidance and policy for screening needs to be reviewed.
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Robson, Anna Marie. ""Violence and aggression although not acceptable will happen, can happen and does happen" : a study of staffs' experience of violence in child and family services." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/26002.
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Background: Since the 1980’s incidents of workplace violence have been recognised as a serious problem within social care. It has been found to be particularly rife within residential settings and children’s homes in particular have been found to be one of the most violence-prone settings. And yet, there is a lack of literature on the prevalence and psychosocial impact of workplace violence on staff in residential units for looked after and accommodated children (LAAC). Method: Given the limited literature on residential childcare workers a systematic review was conducted on research of violence towards social workers in child and family services to achieve a better understand of violence within child and family social care generally. An empirical study was also conducted with staff of Local Authority residential units within Central Scotland. The aim of the empirical study was to explore staffs’ experience of workplace violence perpetrated by LAAC in residential settings, using the qualitative methodology Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results: The systematic review showed that studies were mostly of medium methodological quality; verbal aggression towards social workers in child and family services was common place; physical violence was comparatively rare; and that all forms of violence impacted on wellbeing and practice. The empirical study had similar findings, but also provided new insights into how staff cope with workplace violence, particularly in the context of young peoples’ life experiences. Conclusion: Violence perpetrated by LAAC in residential units appeared to be lessening and a move towards more behaviour management was aiding staff to better understand the roots of violence. This in turn was found to help staff cope better with the emotional impact of violence. Management need to be mindful of the impact violence has on staff and continue providing training programs to better equip staff to understand violence and support LAAC to manage their aggression.
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Taylor, Randal. "Family-of-origin and current family styles of adults molested as children." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1995. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1226.
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The developmental impact of the family system on a child varies according to the functional status of the family. Harter, Pamela, and Neimeyer (1988) found that sexually abused children reported perceptions of significantly less cohesion and adaptability than nonabused children within their families of origin.
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Probst, Danielle R. "An Exploration of the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence on Adult Functioning: A Focus on the Impact on Adulthood Victimization in College Women." Ohio : Ohio University, 2007. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1194392732.
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Weatherill, Robin Pierce. "Does the mother-child relationship moderate the effects of domestic violence on preschool behavior problems and social competence?" online access from Digital Dissertation Consortium access full-text, 2007. http://libweb.cityu.edu.hk/cgi-bin/er/db/ddcdiss.pl?3282221.
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Despres, Hillary B. "Three independent investigations on disclosure of childhood sexual abuse and psychological functioning, family and community violence, and trauma and non-sexual crime a project based upon an independent investigation /." Click here for text online. Smith College School for Social Work website, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10090/1030.
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Thesis (M.S.W.)--Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, Mass., 2007Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Social Work. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 25-32, 54-62, 86-94).
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Natal-Gopin, Maria. "Effect of Intimate Partner Violence on Children of Puerto Rican Women." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4161.
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Intimate partner violence [IPV] is a preventable and costly societal issue that has reached epidemic proportions. Women are often the victims of IPV, and millions of children are exposed to it annually. The purpose of this study was to explore experiences of Puerto Rican mothers and their perceptions of how IPV exposure may have impacted their children using resilience theory. Data were collected via audiotaped individual interviews with 9 Puerto Rican mothers who endured an array of escalating IPV, often exacerbated by the perpetrators use of alcohol or drugs, and had IPV-exposed children aged 6 -11 years. Data analysis integrated content and thematic procedures. Interview data was transcribed, read, audited and coded based on compelling statements, quotes, and sentences made by the participants. The coded clusters were further evaluated, reduced to significant statements, then grouped into themes that captured the essence of the participants lived experiences and of the group. The mothers separated because they feared for their lives and the effect of IPV on the children. Once separated the mothers felt isolated, lived in shelters which were unconducive to childrearing, and had challenges navigating the system. They perceived their IPV-exposed children exhibited a multitude of behaviors including PTSD but that most were showing signs of resilience. Their IPV was perpetrated by males who were mostly the biological fathers of their children who used controlling behaviors towards the kids. The potential positive social change impact of this study is to empower Puerto Rican mothers to disclose IPV and to better inform health care providers regarding the impact of IPV on children aged 6 -11 years in an effort to increase the health, well-being, and resiliency of this vulnerable population.
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Mok, Yam-king Monica. "Emotional experience and its expression in the house-tree-person drawings of children who witness parental disputes." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2000. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B29727418.
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Nooner, Kate Brody. "Latent class analysis of new self-report measures of physical and sexual abuse." Connect to a 24 p. preview or request complete full text in PDF format. Access restricted to UC campuses, 2007. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p3258389.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University, 2007.Title from first page of PDF file (viewed May 29, 2007). Available via ProQuest Digital Dissertations. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-105).
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Austin, Aubrey A. "The Role of Attachment in the Intergenerational Transmission of Abuse: From Childhood Victimization to Adult Re-Victimization and Distress." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2010. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33134/.
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Research indicates that victims of childhood abuse are at increased risk for transmitting violence in adulthood-a phenomenon known as the intergenerational transmission of abuse (ITA). Adult survivors of childhood victimization (i.e., child abuse or witnessed parental violence) are at increased risk for becoming abusive parents, perpetrators of intimate partner violence, and victims of intimate partner violence. The current study examined the latter form of ITA, in which a survivor of childhood victimization is re-victimized in adulthood by intimate partner violence. Attachment theory has been used to explain the ITA by positing that abuse is transmitted across generations via insecure attachment. The purpose of this study was to use structural equation modeling to test the attachment theory of ITA by examining the role of childhood and adult attachment in predicting re-victimization and symptoms of distress in adulthood. In the hypothesized model, childhood victimization by one's parents was hypothesized to predict adult intimate partner violence victimization through insecure attachment relationships in childhood (with one's parents) and adulthood (with one's partner). Furthermore, adult romantic attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance were hypothesized to predict different symptoms of distress. Self-report measures from 59 adult woman seeking services for intimate partner victimization at a domestic violence clinic were analyzed using a partial least squares path analysis. Results supported a reduced model in which insecure attachments in childhood and adulthood significantly predicted the ITA, but only through father-child attachment and not mother-child attachment. In addition, adult romantic attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance predicted different symptoms of distress. Results supported the attachment theory of the ITA and highlighted the importance of examining outcomes of adult attachment anxiety and avoidance separately. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
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Stubblefield, Angelique Marie. "Healthcare Utilization and Risk for Intentional Injury Death among Ohio Children Enrolled in Medicaid, 1992 – 1998." Connect to text online, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1151593844.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Case Western Reserve University, 2006.[School of Medicine] Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Includes bibliographical references. Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.
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Caldwell, Jessica Marie. "Sibling Influences on the Psychosocial Effects of Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Health Sciences, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/9596.
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Despite the large number of children and siblings who are exposed to domestic violence, relatively few studies have examined sibling influences on the psychosocial effects of exposure to domestic violence. The aim of this study was to explore the opinions of experienced child and family clinicians on whether, and how, the presence of siblings moderates children’s experiences of domestic violence and any subsequent effects on their development and wellbeing. This study employed an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to analyse interviews with five clinicians. Analysis of the interviews revealed six superordinate themes; one sibling taking on a protective and parental role; polarisation of sibling relationships; factors influencing sibling relationships; the impact on the sibling taking on a parenting or protective role; impact on the sibling being protected; and the importance of individual family context. Overall, the findings from the interviews with the clinicians suggest that in families where children are exposed to domestic violence one child tends to take on a parental role and also attempts to protect their siblings from the violence. These results also emphasise the importance of formulation in understanding the influence of sibling relationships on the psychosocial effects of domestic violence, as there are many different factors which need to be considered. Some implications for clinical practice are discussed and potential future research directions are outlined.
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Tyndall-Lind, Ashley. "A Comparative Analysis of Intensive Individual Play Therapy and Intensive Sibling Group Play Therapy with Child Witnesses of Domestic Violence." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1999. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278610/.
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This study was designed to determine the effectiveness of intensive sibling group play therapy in: (a) improving the self-concept of child witnesses of domestic violence; (b) reducing internalizing behavior problems, such as withdrawal, somatic complaints, anxiety and depression, of child witnesses of domestic violence; (c) reducing externalizing behavior problems, such as aggression and delinquency, of child witnesses of domestic violence; and (d) reducing overall behavior problems of child witnesses of domestic violence. A second objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of intensive sibling group play therapy and intensive individual play therapy on the above identified dimensions.
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Weaver, Terri Lynn. "Early family environments and vulnerability factors associated with borderline personality disorder." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/41519.
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Childhood trauma experiences (sexual abuse, physical abuse, witnessed violence, and early separation experiences) and family environment characteristics were assessed via questionnaire from a sample of depressed borderline (N=17) and depressed nonborderline (N=19) female inpatients. Significantly more borderline individuals than nonborderlines gave histories of sexual abuse (76%) and physical abuse (93%) and these traumatic experiences were more severe in nature as demonstrated by significantly greater composite scores. While the presence of witnessed violence did not differentiate the two groups, borderline individuals witnessed violence more frequently than nonborderline individuals if there was violence in the home. Early separation experiences were relatively common in both groups suggesting that these experiences may be associated with both BPD and depression. The BPD group was also distinctive on family environment measures, evidencing significantly less family cohesiveness and expressiveness and significantly more conflict and control.
The two groups were similar on indices of current stressors, typically associated with onset of depression, providing more support for the role of childhood trauma in the etiology of BPD.Master of Science