Partner Violence and Major Depression in Women: A Community Study of Chinese Americans

Hicks, Madelyn Hsiao-Rei; Li, Zhonghe

doi:10.1097/01.nmd.0000095124.05023.e1

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“…Although there is no agreement on the specific constellation of the symptoms, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and low self-esteem are the most reported mental health difficulties among both female and male victims (e.g., Caldwell et al, 2012). Several scholars have provided evidence for adverse mental health outcomes among all women, regardless of their racial/ethnic and social background (Hicks & Li, 2003;Lacey et al, 2013;Yick, Shibusawa, & Agbayani-Siewert, 2003). In accordance to these studies, we hypothesized that our current investigation would find that higher levels of physical (Hypothesis 2a) and psychological (Hypothesis 2b) IPV are associated with poorer mental well-being.…”

Section: The Impact Of Ipv On Victims' Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence and Impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Among an Ethnic Minority Population

Hellemans

Loeys

Buysse

et al. 2014

J Interpers Violence

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The present study examined the prevalence of lifetime experiences of physical and psychological intimate partner violence (IPV) among members of the Turkish ethnic minority population in Flanders. In addition, this study explored how lifetime IPV victimization affects ethnic minority victims’ current mental, relational, and sexual well-being. Using a population-based representative sample, data from 392 adult Turkish women and men were investigated. Lifetime experiences of physical violence were reported by 14.3% of the Turkish respondents, while 66.0% reported at least one incidence of psychological abuse. Women were much more likely than men to report physical IPV victimization, but no gender differences were found for psychological IPV. With regard to the impact of IPV, it was found that lifetime IPV experiences do not appear to affect victims’ current mental health. However, higher levels of physical and/or psychological IPV victimization were related to increased levels of relationship dissatisfaction, anxious and avoidant attachment orientations, sexual dissatisfaction, sexual dysfunction (with distress), and to decreased levels of sexual communication. These adverse relational and sexual outcomes of IPV victimization were mainly present among women but were also, to a lesser degree, relevant for men.

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Section: The Impact Of Ipv On Victims' Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence and Impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Among an Ethnic Minority Population

Hellemans

Loeys

Buysse

et al. 2014

J Interpers Violence

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“…The study showed that Chinese American women who had experienced partner violence had significantly higher rates of major depression in their lifetime, in the last 12 months, and at the time of the interview. Greater severity of partner violence was associated with greater severity of major depression, a dose-response effect (Hicks & Li, 2003). Forty-two percent of interviewees knew a Chinese woman who had experienced partner violence, and 14% had experienced it themselves, to a severe degree in 8% of cases (Hicks, 2006a).…”

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‘‘What are you?’’ A recurring question in a cross-cultural psychiatrist’s life and career

Hicks

2011

Transcult Psychiatry

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This article contributes to the Transcultural Psychiatry special issue of autobiographical articles on: ''The Personal and the Professional: Lives and Careers of Cultural Psychiatrists.'' The author describes influences and themes in her professional development as a cross-cultural psychiatrist and academic. Growing up as a part-Chinese, part-white child in rural Midwestern America resulted in frequently being asked: ''What are you?'' This abrupt, bald, but essential question eventually became a useful tool in the productive, repeated re-working of identity, values, and goals throughout her personal and professional life. Experiences of being an outsider, family histories, and early observations of racism are linked to later interests in cross-cultural psychiatry, ethics, and the protection of vulnerable populations. She describes her research on cross-cultural measurement, depression, suicidality, domestic violence and violence in war. Issues of career advancement and internal conflict are described for women academics who occupy three simultaneous, primary roles: academic, doctor and mother. The theme of ''crossing,'' as in ''cross-cultural,'' indicates the effort and intention required to move between races, cultures, classes, intellectual disciplines, personal and professional identities, clinical and academic roles, and social roles allocated to men and women.

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“…All eight psychological aggression items, all 12 physical assault items, and three of the seven sexual coercion items were included in the survey. The conflict tactics scale (Hicks and Li 2003;Yick et al 2003) and the conflict tactics scale-2 (Alvi et al 2005;Lau 2005) have been used and validated with Asians and NHOPI.…”

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A Longitudinal Analysis of Depressive Symptoms among Asian and Pacific Islander Mothers At-Risk for Child Maltreatment

Juon

Gielen

et al. 2008

Community Ment Health J

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This longitudinal study examined racial differences in depressive symptoms at three time points among Asian, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) and white mothers at-risk for child maltreatment (n = 616). The proportion of mothers with depressive symptoms ranged from 28 to 35% at all time points. Adjusted analyses revealed that Asian and NHOPI mothers were significantly more likely than white mothers to have depressive symptoms but this disparity was present only among families at mild/moderate risk for child maltreatment. Future research should identify ways to reduce this disparity and involve the Asian and NHOPI communities in prevention and treatment program design and implementation.

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Partner Violence and Major Depression in Women: A Community Study of Chinese Americans

Cited by 30 publications

References 37 publications

Prevalence and Impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Among an Ethnic Minority Population

Prevalence and Impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Among an Ethnic Minority Population

‘‘What are you?’’ A recurring question in a cross-cultural psychiatrist’s life and career

A Longitudinal Analysis of Depressive Symptoms among Asian and Pacific Islander Mothers At-Risk for Child Maltreatment

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