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01.01.2008 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Differentiating Between Generally and Partner-Only Violent Subgroups: Lifetime Antisocial Behavior, Family of Origin Violence, and Impulsivity
verfasst von:
Douglas J. Boyle, K. Daniel O’Leary, Alan Rosenbaum, Constance Hassett-Walker
Erschienen in:
Journal of Family Violence
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Ausgabe 1/2008
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Abstract
The present study examined self-reported lifetime antisocial behavior, family of origin violence, and impulsivity/behavioral disinhibition of 73 men entering treatment for partner violence. Participants were designated as generally violent (GV) (n = 46) or partner only violent (n = 27), based on self-reported violence against non-intimate individuals during the year prior to intake. As hypothesized, GV men reported more conduct disorder/delinquent behaviors, lifetime antisocial behaviors, and family of origin violence. The GV men also reported more behavioral disinhibition, however, group differences on impulsivity only approached statistical significance. In addition, as hypothesized, GV men reported they were more psychologically abusive toward their intimate partners. However, contrary to expectations, the subgroups did not differ on reports of physical violence toward their partners. This study employed a fairly simple technique of dividing men into groups based on self-reports of violence over the past year, thereby producing subgroups that differed on a number of important characteristics that may have implications for treatment. An advantage of this technique is that it would be relatively easy for other treatment programs to apply.