Psychological Abuse as a Mediator Between Insecure Attachment Orientations and Relationship Satisfaction

Gewirtz‐Meydan, Ateret; Finzi‐Dottan, Ricky

doi:10.1111/fare.12490

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“…Regarding relationship factors, studies that focus on the association between relationship satisfaction and IPV suggest that lower relationship satisfaction is associated with higher rates of IPV in couple relationships (Shortt et al, 2013). Higher attachment anxiety has also been associated with higher rates of IPV perpetration among both men and women (Gewirtz‐Meydan & Finzi‐Dottan, 2021). Individuals high in attachment anxiety consistently seek the approval of others and are extremely fearful of rejection or abandonment, which, through demands for reassurance and closeness, may result in IPV perpetration (Gewirtz‐Meydan & Finzi‐Dottan, 2021).…”

Section: Conflict Management Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Higher attachment anxiety has also been associated with higher rates of IPV perpetration among both men and women (Gewirtz‐Meydan & Finzi‐Dottan, 2021). Individuals high in attachment anxiety consistently seek the approval of others and are extremely fearful of rejection or abandonment, which, through demands for reassurance and closeness, may result in IPV perpetration (Gewirtz‐Meydan & Finzi‐Dottan, 2021).…”

Section: Conflict Management Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Research assessing the effect of IPV on relational outcomes has primarily focused on relationship satisfaction. Higher levels of IPV perpetration and victimization are associated with lower relationship satisfaction (Delsol et al, 2003; Gewirtz‐Meydan & Finzi‐Dottan, 2021; Haj‐Yahia, 2002; Yucel, 2018). IPV victimization is also associated with subsequent lower levels of positive communication (Haj‐Yahia, 2002; Yucel, 2018) as well as lower levels of relationship commitment, harmony, affection, and happiness (Haj‐Yahia, 2002).…”

Section: Conflict Management Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Influence of Interparental Conflict and Violence on Parenting and Parent–Child Relationships

Kopystynska

Mueller

Bradford

et al. 2022

Personal Relationships

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This conceptual review summarizes two decades of research on conflict management behaviors and their implications for family functioning. We review the accumulated research on the impact of three common conflict resolution strategiesdestructive interparental conflict, constructive interparental conflict, and intimate partner violenceon parenting and parent-child relationships, including child abuse. Our review is based on published peer-reviewed articles that include families with minor children of various ethnic and racial compositions and diverse family forms. We also provide a brief overview of the literature covering correlates of specific conflict management behaviors and comment on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of intervention Statement of Relevance: This updated review yields process-related insights. Prior research mainly conceptualized conflict in negative, narrow termswith correspondingly harmful outcomes. More recent work suggests that the impacts of conflict are shaped by how it is handled by adults and perceived by children. This review sheds light on correlates of negative conflictincluding verbal and physical conflict. It also highlights emerging evidence on the implications of constructive conflict and provides recommendations for future research.

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Section: Conflict Management Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Conflict Management Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Conflict Management Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Influence of Interparental Conflict and Violence on Parenting and Parent–Child Relationships

Kopystynska

Mueller

Bradford

et al. 2022

Personal Relationships

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“…These dysfunctional behaviors, in addition to being potentially harmful to their partner's relationship satisfaction, are known to increase the risk of perpetrating and sustaining IPV (Mikulincer & Shaver, 2016 ). Studies have indeed documented higher relationship dissatisfaction in couples who report IPV (Gewirtz & Finzi, 2020 ; Panuzio & DiLillo, 2010 ; Spencer et al, 2020 ).…”

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The role of relationship dissatisfaction in the dyadic associations between attachment insecurity and intimate partner violence among couples seeking therapy

Lefebvre

Dugal

Brassard

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J Marital Family Therapy

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For several decades, attempts have been made to understand the risk markers of intimate partner violence (IPV) to prevent its occurrence, but few studies have emphasized both partners' perspective in examining these markers. This study explored the associations between attachment insecurity (anxiety and avoidance) and the perpetration of psychological and physical IPV through relationship dissatisfaction in a sample of 88 couples seeking therapy for relationship difficulties. Results from path analyses based on the Actor‐Partner Interdependence Model showed that participants' attachment avoidance was indirectly related to their own and their partner's higher perpetration of psychological IPV through higher relationship dissatisfaction. Participants' attachment avoidance was also associated with their own higher perpetration of physical IPV through their higher relationship dissatisfaction. The findings highlight that attachment insecurities and relationship dissatisfaction can both contribute to establishing dysfunctional and violent interaction patterns in couples.

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“…Knowledge of these correlates can help clinicians better identify when one may be at risk for IPV within their relationship. Due to the high prevalence of IPV and its association with a variety of issues, such as relationship dissatisfaction (Gewirtz-Meydan & Finzi-Dottan, 2021) and mental health problems (Rogers & Follingstad, 2014) that may lead someone to seeking services, it is essential that health professionals are aware of correlates of IPV and related assessment and treatment considerations. Fitzgerald (2020) found that women are more likely to report emotional IPV compared to physical and sexual IPV, making it critical for assessment purposes.…”

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Mental and Physical Health Correlates for Emotional Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization: A Meta-Analysis

Spencer

Keilholtz

Palmer

et al. 2022

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Approximately 50% of both men and women will experience emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime—a form of violence highly associated with other forms of IPV—making it important to develop further understanding of for assessment and treatment purposes. The bio-psycho-social model was used to guide the study. Utilizing data from 181 studies, yielding 348 effect sizes, we conducted a meta-analysis examining mental and physical health correlates with emotional IPV perpetration and victimization. We also examined if mental and physical health correlates were significantly stronger for emotional IPV perpetration or victimization, as well as if correlates were stronger for men or women. Suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, borderline personality disorder (PD), psychological distress, physical pain, trauma, anger, shame, poor physical health, antisocial PD, and somatic symptoms were significantly associated with emotional IPV victimization. Borderline PD, narcissism, emotional dysregulation, anger, post-traumatic stress, antisocial PD, psychopathy, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and trauma were significantly associated with emotional IPV perpetration. Anger, emotional dysregulation, and psychopathology were stronger correlates for emotional IPV perpetration compared to victimization, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychological distress were stronger correlates for victimization. PTSD and suicidal ideation were stronger correlates of IPV victimization for women than men, and anger was a significantly stronger correlate of IPV perpetration for women than men. This study highlights the importance of a holistic approach when working with victims and perpetrators of IPV, focusing on the importance of taking all aspects of the bio-psycho-social model into account.

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Psychological Abuse as a Mediator Between Insecure Attachment Orientations and Relationship Satisfaction

Cited by 11 publications

References 95 publications

The Influence of Interparental Conflict and Violence on Parenting and Parent–Child Relationships

The Influence of Interparental Conflict and Violence on Parenting and Parent–Child Relationships

The role of relationship dissatisfaction in the dyadic associations between attachment insecurity and intimate partner violence among couples seeking therapy

Mental and Physical Health Correlates for Emotional Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization: A Meta-Analysis

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