Do violence dynamics matter?

Katerndahl, David A.; Burge, Sandra K.; Ferrer, Robert L.; Becho, Johanna; Wood, Robert C.

doi:10.1111/jep.12216

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“…Current evidence suggests that symptoms of BPD are associated with IPV‐related PTSD, even after controlling for the severity of the interpersonal abuse (Kuijpers, van der Knaap, Winkel, Pemberton, & Baldry, ). These data bolster the observation that the clinical presentation of mental health symptoms is multifaceted in this population (Katerndahl, Burge, Ferrer, Becho, & Wood, ). Because PTSD and BPD symptoms are both common problems among women who have experienced IPV (Gobin, Iverson, Mitchell, Vaughn, & Resick, ; Kuijpers et al, ), greater focus on factors that influence or moderate the relationship between these conditions in this sample specifically is needed.…”

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Does a history of childhood abuse moderate the association between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder in survivors of intimate partner violence?

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Objective: This study examined whether a history of childhood abuse (CA) strengthened the association between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the aftermath of intimate partner violence (IPV). This hypothesis arises from clinical literature but has not been examined empirically. We predicted that a history of CA would enhance associations between BPD features and PTSD symptoms. Method: Dimensional assessment of both PTSD and BPD was made in a sample of 211 women who sought mental health services following IPV. Two analyses were conducted using clinician-assessed DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed.) PTSD symptoms: (a) total score and (b) symptom clusters.Results: Using path analysis, results indicated significant associations between BPD features and PTSD symptoms, but no significant interaction between BPD and CA in either analysis. Conclusions:Results are discussed given current understanding of comorbidities involving PTSD, with particular attention to potential implications for clinical practice. Areas for future research are proposed.

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Does a history of childhood abuse moderate the association between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder in survivors of intimate partner violence?

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“…One hundred forty-three participants completed measures at baseline designed to assess background characteristics as well as factors that may affect the decision-making process. Prior work found that religious variables (Katerndahl, Burge, Ferrer, Becho, & Wood, 2015), awareness (Burke et al, 2001), depression and hope, childhood abuse, coping and violence appraisal, and partner's controlling behaviors contribute to violence dynamics and outcomes, including health care utilization (Katerndahl, Burge, Ferrer, Becho, & Wood, 2014a). In addition to demographics, we assessed religiousness using three scales (seven questions) from the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality (public religious activities, private religious activities, religious intensity; Fetzer Institute/National Institute on Aging Working Group, 1999).…”

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Is Perceived Need for Action Among Women in Violent Relationships Nonlinear and, If So, Why?

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J Interpers Violence

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Despite the prevalence and impact of partner violence, we understand little about women's action taking except that it seems an unpredictable, nonlinear process. This article determines the degree of nonlinearity in perceived need for help, legal action, or leaving among women in violent relationships. The participants included 143 women who experienced violence in the previous month, enrolled from six primary care clinics. Baseline surveys assessed background characteristics and factors which may affect perceived need for action. Multiple times series assessments of violence and need for action were collected daily for 8 weeks via telephone Interactive Voice Response. Measures of nonlinearity of violence, perceived need for help, legal action, and leaving were computed. Repeated measures ANOVA assessed differences across measures of nonlinearity. To identify factors contributing to nonlinearity, staged multiple regression assessed the relationship between nonlinearity measures and outcomes. Ninety-three women completed sufficient time series for nonlinearity assessment. Measures of nonlinearity were lower for need for legal action compared with needs for help and leaving. Regression analysis suggested that isolation, social networks, and lack of awareness contribute to nonlinearity. Women's perceived need for legal action and its level of nonlinearity were lowest compared with those of help seeking and leaving. Although its relative linearity suggests that the need for legal action may be the most predictable, its lower mean rating suggests that legal action is a low priority. Although need for help and leaving are of higher priorities, their nonlinearity suggests that intervention will not yield predictable results.

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“…Most of studies on battered women's cognitions rely on cross-sectional designs and omit the fact that cognitions may change over time (Solveig & Bjorkly, 2012). Few studies exist that adopted a longitudinal design (Bell, Goodman, & Dutton, 2007;Katerndahl, Burge, Ferrer, Becho, & Wood, 2014a, 2014b. When assessing cognitive distortion, adopting a longitudinal design is essential, because victims' retrospective answers on cognitive strategies may be shaped by the current state within the cycle of violence for reasons of cognitive consistency.…”

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“My Partner Will Change”: Cognitive Distortion in Battered Women in Bolivia

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Tapia

Gonzáles

2015

J Interpers Violence

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This study examines the role of cognitive distortion in women's decision to stay with or leave their violent partner in a sample of Bolivian women. Our study is based on a consistency model: Cognitive distortion is assumed to play an important role in maintaining cognitive consistency under threatening conditions. Eighty victims of partner violence aged 18 to 62 years who sought help in a legal institution were longitudinally assessed three times over a time period of 6 months. Measures were taken from previous studies and culturally adapted through qualitative interviews. Nearly half of the participants decreased their intention to leave the violent partner in the time span of 1 month between the first and second interview. Women who had decreased their leaving intention had concurrently increased their cognitive distortion: They blamed their partner less, were more convinced that they could stop the violence themselves, and were more likely to believe that their partner would change. Cognitive distortion was not observed among women who remained stable in their intention to leave. Women whose intention of leaving decreased and who displayed more cognitive distortion after 1 month were more likely to live with the violent partner 6 months later than women whose leaving intention remained stable or increased. Socio-demographic variables were not related to cognitive distortion or stay-leave decisions in this study. We conclude that cognitive distortion plays a role for women's decision to stay, enhancing their risk of re-victimization.

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Do violence dynamics matter?

Abstract: Dynamic pattern of violence, degree of violence non-linearity and optimal non-linearity correlated with several attitudinal/behavioural and clinical outcomes. Knowledge of violence dynamics may have applications when working with violent couples.

Cited by 13 publications

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Does a history of childhood abuse moderate the association between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder in survivors of intimate partner violence?

Does a history of childhood abuse moderate the association between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder in survivors of intimate partner violence?

Is Perceived Need for Action Among Women in Violent Relationships Nonlinear and, If So, Why?

“My Partner Will Change”: Cognitive Distortion in Battered Women in Bolivia

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