The Impact of Physical Abuse & Exposure to Parental IPV on Young Adolescents in Poland: a Clinical Assessment and Comparison of Psychological Outcomes

Abstract

This study explores characteristics of youth who experienced domestic violence in Poland. Specifically, young adolescents who were victims of physical abuse perpetrated by parents and young adolescents who were exposed to parental intimate partner violence (IPV) were studied to determine whether the groups had similar or different psychological outcomes. Additionally, the study looked into ways by which these youth cope with stress and demonstrate self-efficacy. Data were collected from 90 youth aged 11 to 14 years using quota sampling; 30 were victims of physical abuse, 30 were victims of exposure to parental IPV, and 30 were members of a comparison group. Parents gave written consent for participation while adolescents provided verbal assent and subsequently completed questionnaires. Analyses revealed that adolescents who experienced physical abuse showed higher levels of trait anxiety and outwardly directed anger, and a lower sense of self-efficacy, than adolescents exposed to IPV. In contrast, those exposed to parental IPVexhibited a lower level of trait anxiety, a higher level of inwardly directed anger, and a greater sense of strength and perseverance. No statistically significant differences existed between groups in terms of coping with stress. The findings suggests that adolescents experiencing different types of family violence victimization may have different outcomes, which could call for differential treatment. Future research should more closely examine victims of physical abuse and exposure to IPV in Poland to see if findings hold. This would help clinicians recognize outcomes associated with different experiences and tailor appropriate strategies.

Prevalence, factors, and impact of exposure to parental intimate partner violence: A scoping review

“…The association between parental IPV exposure and delinquent behavior in elementary and adolescent children is not as clear as it is because research results are often not consistent. For example, both boys and girls who have been subjected to parental IPV have engaged in more delinquency (Rode et al, 2019) and rule-breaking behaviors than non-exposed youths, even though boys are more likely to have committed violent property or felony offenses (Fong et al, 2017). Some of these adolescents used to externalize their negative feelings, and as a result, they developed significant issues (e.g.…”

“…Many studies have been conducted to examine the association between domestic violence exposure and internalizing symptoms like anxiety and depression (Alaggia & Donohue, 2018; Carracedo et al, 2018; Pingley, 2017; Rode et al, 2019). Longitudinal studies have shown that exposure to domestic violence has long-term and lasting impacts on internalizing symptoms.…”

“…Longitudinal studies have shown that exposure to domestic violence has long-term and lasting impacts on internalizing symptoms. Additionally, the devastating impact of family and IPV on children has increased the rates of suicide, self-pity, self-harm, and injury (Rode et al, 2019). Parental IPV can lead to long-term negative consequences to adolescents due to emotional and psychological distress ranging from low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and drug abuse to suicidality (Alaggia & Donohue, 2018; Fong et al, 2017; Rosser-Limiñ ana et al, 2020)…”

“…For example, parental IPV exposure in early childhood was closely related to lower school engagement later in life (Pingley, 2017). Exposure to parental IPV was associated with a lower level of student-teacher connection in female adolescents (Rode et al, 2019). Furthermore, parental IPV exposure has likewise been linked to high school drop-out (WHO, 2020) and lower attendance rates in adolescents who have been exposed (Pingley, 2017).…”

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“…Rode, D., Rode, M., Marganski, A.J. указывают, что часто именно изоляция становится определяющим для формирования посттравматического стрессового расстройства [1]. Both L.M, Favaretto T.C.…”