Physical Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Physical Abuse and Mental Health of U.S. Caribbean Women: The Interrelationship of Social, Contextual, and Migratory Influences

Abstract

The literature has shown an increased risk for mental health conditions among victims of domestic violence. Few studies have examined the relationship between mental health disorders and domestic violence among Caribbean women, and how the association might be influenced by migratory and contextual factors. This study addresses the mental well-being of U.S. Caribbean Black women victims of domestic violence, and the relationships between acculturation, discrimination, and demographic influences. An analysis of data from the 2001–2003 National Survey of American Life (NSAL) re-interview, the first and most complete study on U.S. Caribbean Blacks, was conducted. Bivariate analysis revealed an association between acts of physical domestic violence and mental health conditions, with generally higher risk among women who reported both severe physical intimate partner violence and childhood physical abuse. Multivariate logistic regression indicates an association between specific mental disorders and acts of domestic violence. Acculturation, length of residence in the United States, age, education, poverty, and country of origin were also associated with mental health. The study highlights future directions for exploration including additional investigation of the influence of acculturation on the physical health of victims of domestic violence.

Mental health disorder as a risk factor for domestic violence experienced by school children

“…Also, a substantial relationship exists between verbal violence, AD and GAD, this is in line with the findings of Hegarty et al (2013), Lacey et al (2022), Nathanson et al (2012) and Siddiqui et al (2021) studies. Moreover, the study a reveals a substantial relationship between social violence, ODD and MD, suggesting that children with higher levels of ODD may be associated with exposure to higher levels of domestic violence.…”

“…This study contributes to existing research by providing evidence of the potential mental health effects associated with children's exposure of domestic violence (Ahmadzad-Asl et al, 2016;Ferrari et al, 2016;Lacey et al, 2022). The findings support previous studies that have consistently shown a strong link between domestic violence and mental health disorders in children, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder and mood disorder as forms of mental health disorders found in children (Al Majali and Alsrehan, 2019;Chen et al, 2020;Curtis et al, 2015;Gul and Gurkan, 2018;Kehkashan Arouk, 2017;Okado and Bierman, 2015;Sanderud et al, 2016;Trevillion et al, 2012).…”

“…Children's exposure to mental health disorders due to domestic violence can be addressed through recommendations from researchers and international organizations. Previous research has explored mental health disorder resulting domestic violence among adolescents and women (Abrahams et al, 2022;Howard et al, 2010aHoward et al, , 2010bJarecki, 2014;Lacey et al, 2022). Therefore, more research is needed to investigate the impact of exposure to domestic violence on children's mental health.…”

Strategi Meminta Secara Verbal Anak Usia Dini Usia 6 Tahun

“…Anak tidak melanggar prinsip sopan santun meskipun menggunakan bentuk permintaan langsung pada sasaran, begitu juga mitra tuturnya merasa tidak dilanggar hak dan harga dirinya. Hal ini sejalan dengan pandangan bahwa tingkat kedekatan hubungan atau keakraban antara penutur dan mitra tutur berbanding terbalik dengan tingkat kesantunan yang diperlukan dalam berkomunikasi Lacey et al (2022) ;Rusbiyantoro (2014).…”