Psychopathic traits predict survivors' experiences of domestic abuse

Humeny, Courtney; Forth, Adelle E.; Logan, John S.

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2020.110497

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“…While these strategies could diminish the severity of abuse episodes, they may not be self-protective over the long term. Particularly because females can be in an abusive relationship for extended periods (with studies reporting relationships lasting over 20 years ;Eckstein, 2011;Humeny, Forth, & Logan, 2021), which heightens the risk for severe forms of abuse and detrimental consequences for females' mental and physical health (Mechanic, Weaver, & Resick, 2008). This includes acute and chronic pain from injuries (e.g., traumatic brain injury, maxillofacial injuries; de Macedo Bernardino et al, 2018;Smirl et al, 2019).…”

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The pregnancy compensation hypothesis, not the staying alive theory, accounts for disparate autoimmune functioning of women around the world

Kunz

Goodnight²,

Wilson³

2022

Behav Brain Sci

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The pregnancy compensation hypothesis, not the staying alive theory, accounts for disparate autoimmune functioning of women around the world

Kunz

Goodnight²,

Wilson³

2022

Behav Brain Sci

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“…As psychopathic individuals are thought to account for almost a quarter of IPV perpetrators, our findings will likely overlap with some of the existing IPV outcome research. However, given the determinantal impact that individuals with psychopathic traits can have on others (e.g., Humeny et al, 2021 ), it is worthwhile to explore the potentially unique experiences of their victims as a means of providing better support for recovery. Future research may consider exploring the unique impact that other subtypes of IPV perpetrators may have on their victims.…”

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“…Despite substantial research on individuals with psychopathic traits, the experience of those victimized by psychopathic individuals has received limited attention. The small number of studies investigating the effects of interacting with individuals with psychopathic characteristics (e.g., Humeny et al, 2021 ; Kirkman, 2005 ; Leedom et al, 2012 ) indicate that these interactions cause considerable physical, sexual, emotional, and/or financial harm. These findings reinforce the view that although the prevalence of psychopathy in the general population is less than 1% ( Coid et al, 2009 ; Neumann & Hare, 2008 ), the impact on victims’ psychological and physical health is substantial ( Boddy, 2014 ; Kirkman, 2005 ; Leedom, 2017 ; Mathieu et al, 2014 ).…”

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Toxic Relationships: The Experiences and Effects of Psychopathy in Romantic Relationships

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Sezlik

Lee

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Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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Limited research exists on the impact of psychopathy within romantic relationships. We examined mental and physical health consequences reported by intimate partners of individuals with psychopathic traits. Additionally, we explored whether psychopathy severity and coping impacted the severity of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms. Four hundred fifty-seven former and current intimate partners of individuals with psychopathic traits were recruited from online support groups. Victims reported a variety of abusive experiences and various negative symptomatology involving emotional, biological, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal consequences. Psychopathy severity and maladaptive coping were significantly related to increased PTSD and depression, while adaptive coping was only related to decreased depression. Regression analyses revealed that experiencing many forms of victimization predicted increased PTSD and depression symptoms. Examining the specific consequences experienced by intimate partners of individuals with psychopathic traits can aid the development of individualized treatment interventions aimed at symptom mitigation, recovery, and prevention of future victimization.

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“…The effect of individuals with elevated psychopathic traits on society beyond forensic/correctional settings has been documented as well (e.g., in organizational settings; Babiak et al, 2010; in community samples, Neumann & Hare, 2008). However, while many individuals are victimized by individuals with psychopathic traits, only a few accounts in the psychopathy literature have captured their perspectives and lived experiences (Humeny et al, 2021; Kirkman, 2005; Leedom et al, 2013).…”

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Surviving Senior Psychopathy: Informant Reports of Deceit and Antisocial Behavior in Multiple Types of Relationships

Andersen¹,

Veltman

Sellbom

2022

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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A prevailing view among researchers and mental health clinicians is that symptoms of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)/psychopathy decrease as affected individuals reach middle age. In the current investigation, informants were surveyed about the behavior of individuals who they believed showed traits of ASPD/psychopathy and were over the age of 50. A final sample of 1,215 respondents rated the index individuals according to the ASPD/psychopathy traits derived from the pre-publication first draft of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition, revealing high endorsement of traits associated with ASPD. Survey respondents reported their observations that individuals who met a threshold for putative ASPD/psychopathy continued to engage in antisocial behavior after age 50, and as a result the respondents endured significant harm, including material losses, financial losses, and various self-reported mental health problems. Those who knew the index individuals both before and after the age of 50 were specifically asked whether there was a change in the individual’s engagement in manipulation, deceit, and antisocial behavior; 93% of respondents reported that the behavior was just as bad or worse after age 50. Other researchers have suggested that the DSM diagnostic criteria do not accurately describe ASPD/psychopathy symptoms and behavior in older adults, and that the disorder remains stable, but its manifestation changes with age. This study supports those conclusions.

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Psychopathic traits predict survivors' experiences of domestic abuse

Cited by 22 publications

References 19 publications

The pregnancy compensation hypothesis, not the staying alive theory, accounts for disparate autoimmune functioning of women around the world

The pregnancy compensation hypothesis, not the staying alive theory, accounts for disparate autoimmune functioning of women around the world

Toxic Relationships: The Experiences and Effects of Psychopathy in Romantic Relationships

Surviving Senior Psychopathy: Informant Reports of Deceit and Antisocial Behavior in Multiple Types of Relationships

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