A Population-Based Study of the Prevalence and Distinctiveness of Battering, Physical Assault, and Sexual Assault in Intimate Relationships

Smith, Paige Hall; Thornton, Gloria E.; Devellis, Robert M.; Earp, JoAnne; Coker, Ann L.

doi:10.1177/107780102320562691

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“…The response rates can be seen as comparable to other sexuality (e.g., Bailey et al, 2000;Långström & Zucker, 2005) and aggression-related survey studies (e.g., Hall Smith et al, 2002). However, some differences between responders and non-responders could exist.…”

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The Genetics of Sexuality and Aggression (GSA) Twin Samples in Finland

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The Genetics of Sexuality and Aggression (GSA) project was launched at the Abo Akademi University in Turku, Finland in 2005 and has so far undertaken two major population-based data collections involving twins and siblings of twins. To date, it consists of about 14,000 individuals (including 1,147 informative monozygotic twin pairs, 1,042 informative same-sex dizygotic twin pairs, 741 informative opposite-sex dizygotic twin pairs). Participants have been recruited through the Central Population Registry of Finland and were 18-49 years of age at the time of the data collections. Saliva samples for DNA genotyping (n = 4,278) and testosterone analyses (n = 1,168) were collected in 2006. The primary focus of the data collections has been on sexuality (both sexual functioning and sexual behavior) and aggressive behavior. This paper provides an overview of the data collections as well as an outline of the phenotypes and biological data assembled within the project. A detailed overview of publications can be found at the project's Web site: http://www.cebg.fi/.Keywords: aggression, environmental, genetic, population based, sexuality, twin studyThe Genetics of Sexuality and Aggression (GSA) project in Finland has completed two major data collections since its inception in 2005. The major research goals of the GSA project are to conduct investigations with genetically sensitive designs, in large, population-based samples, on phenotypes related to sexuality and aggression. What makes this data bank unique is its focus on sexuality and aggression-related phenotypes that have rarely been studied in population-based samples. For several of these phenotypes, the GSA samples are the largest genetically informative samples in the world. Most of our research has focused on sexuality and gender identity-related phenotypes, such as sexual function and dysfunction, sexual behavior and its variations, and body image. A number of relevant psychiatric phenotypes have also been measured (e.g., behaviors and attitudes related to eating, and psychopathology such as anxiety and depression). Furthermore, the research site has a long history of conducting aggression research with genetically informative designs (in both mice and humans), which is now continued within the framework of the GSA project. For example, a major research goal of the GSA project is to examine genetic effects on aggressive behavior, including identifying genes that moderate the association between alcohol use and aggressive behavior.The project is conducted at the Department of Psychology and Logopedics at the Abo Akademi University in Turku, Finland. From the second data collection (carried out in 2006) onwards, collaborations with the Department of Pharmacology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have been undertaken in order to collect biological markers. For a subset of the second data collection, genotype data is available, as well as data on free testosterone (T) levels, both collected by means of non-invasive saliva sampling. For the ...

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“…Simple and multiple logistic regressions were also used to obtain unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios for the associations between variables of interest and IPSV. Given prior literature showing associations among age, 25 marital status, 11 education, employment, 41 and child status with IPV or IPSV; 42 these variables were included as control variables in the adjusted logistic regression model regardless of their statistical significance in the bivariate analyses with IPSV. Post hoc analyses (described in detail below) included two additional multiple logistic regressions and ten Chi-square tests.…”

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Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: A Comparison of Foreign- Versus US-Born Physically Abused Latinas

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Men's violence against women-particularly intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV)-is associated with the transmission of HIV. Men who physically abuse their female intimate partners often also sexually abuse them. Latinas are one of the fastest growing populations in the USA and at high-risk for contracting HIV, though little is known about IPSV against physically abused Latinas, including whether there is an association between nativity of the victim and the likelihood of sexual violence by intimate partners. This study examined the (1) prevalence of recent (past 6 months) IPSV against 555 physically abused, help-seeking Latinas and (2) relationship of nativity to recent IPSV. This study used data collected in 2002-2003 from participants in one major city on the East Coast and one West Coast county, who were involved in the Risk Assessment Validation (RAVE) Study. The RAVE Study assessed the accuracy of four different methods for predicting risk of future intimate partner violence. IPSV was defined as an abusive male partner physically forcing sex (rape) or making the woman have sex without a condom. Recent IPSV was reported by 38 % of the sample. Among those reporting recent IPSV, multiple assaults were common: 30 % of women were raped and 51 % were made to have unprotected sex six or more times during the past 6 months. IPSV was significantly associated with nativity. Physically abused Latinas who were foreign born had two times greater odds of reporting recent IPSV than physically abused Latinas born in the USA, after controlling for other demographic covariates. Exploratory post hoc analyses examining all pairwise comparisons of IPSV against Latinas born in the USA, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean also revealed some significant differences that warrant further study with larger samples. HIV prevention efforts aimed at reducing IPSV in this population are needed.

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“…Past year rates of IPA in heterosexual relationships range from 12% to 30% (Caetano, Cunradi, Schafer, & Clark, 2000;Cunradi, Todd, Duke, & Ames, 2009;Smith, Thornton, DeVelis, Earp, & Coker, 2002). IPA among college dating couples is even more prevalent, with approximately 20% to 50% of this age group reporting aggression (Cogan & Fennell, 2007;Forke, Myers, Cantallozzi, & Schwarz, 2008;Straus, 2004).…”

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Do self-control depletion and negative emotion contribute to intimate partner aggression? A lab-based study.

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Psychology of Violence

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Objective: Intimate partner aggression (IPA) is a serious problem among dating couples. The present study examined dyadic and situational processes that may lead to IPA perpetration among a sample of 59 heterosexual couples (total n = 118), within the framework of Finkel’s I3 model. Method: IPA was assessed using an in vivo aggression task, in the context of a weak inhibiting factor (self-control depletion) and a strong impellance factor (negative emotion) generated during in vivo verbal conflict between partners (functioning as an instigating trigger). Results: Actor–partner interdependence model analyses demonstrated that negative emotion (prediscussion and reactivity) positively predicted men’s aggression and the interaction between emotion reactivity and self-control depletion predicted women’s partner aggression. Several partner effects emerged as well. Conclusion: These findings provide support for the I3 model and suggest that during conflictual encounters both partners may recognize and respond to each other’s negative mood and depletion states in ways that escalate aggression. The current study contributes to our understanding of the individual and dyadic processes leading to IPA perpetration.

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A Population-Based Study of the Prevalence and Distinctiveness of Battering, Physical Assault, and Sexual Assault in Intimate Relationships

Cited by 110 publications

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The Genetics of Sexuality and Aggression (GSA) Twin Samples in Finland

The Genetics of Sexuality and Aggression (GSA) Twin Samples in Finland

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: A Comparison of Foreign- Versus US-Born Physically Abused Latinas

Do self-control depletion and negative emotion contribute to intimate partner aggression? A lab-based study.

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