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- Title
Development of violence in men who batter intimate partners: a case study.
- Authors
Tilley DS; Rugari SM; Walker CA
- Abstract
Intimate partner violence is a serious and pervasive problem with substantial consequences for women's health such as depression, increased suicide risk, chronic pain, and poorer pregnancy outcomes. IPV is not well understood because of the interrelationships of current abuse to past exposure to violence, substance abuse, stressful life events, and other factors. Drawn from a larger study, this case illustrates themes related to development of male violence against intimate partners. Through in-depth exploration of one informants' experiences, these themes provide a partial answer to the question: 'Why do men abuse women?' Depression, low self-esteem, and alcohol abuse were major problems for this informant with financial issues creating tension in his marriage. The informant's formative years were a vortex of shame, insecure attachment, unresolved conflicts and abuse. Current approaches for addressing intimate partner violence focus on tertiary interventions. This case study illustrates the importance of primary prevention with men who batter intimate partners.
- Publication
Journal of Theory Construction & Testing, 2008, Vol 12, Issue 1, p28
- ISSN
1086-4431
- Publication type
Journal Article