The Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study “Extra-Aggression” Score as an Indicator in Cognitive Restructuring Therapy for Male Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

Abstract

It was hypothesized that male perpetrators of domestic violence in the early stages of a 1-year process of cognitive restructuring therapy would manifest on the Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study higher levels of extra-aggressiveness than in later stages of the therapy process. A sample of male batterers in the process of treatment took the Rosenzweig instrument. The resulting responses were rated by trained scorers. Chi-square calculations revealed that batterers in the first quarter of treatment manifested Rosenzweig responses indicative of extra-aggressiveness, whereas in the fourth quarter, batterers manifested Rosenzweig responses indicative of im-aggression. The data are discussed relative to implications for domestic violence treatment and the use of the Rosenzweig instrument as an index of treatment progress.

Implementing a Batterer's Intervention Program in a Correctional Setting: A Tertiary Prevention Model

“…Another limitation to the study was the small sample size, and that all participants were voluntary. It is likely that response scores might be affected by a participant's mandatory assignment to the program, rather than his personal desire to participate, although the study by Norman and Ryan (2008) revealed similar results from a group of 90 court-ordered participants.…”

“…The participants were learning how to recognize their own prior acts of violence and how to use more effective means to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs, rather than earlier uses of control, intimidation and violence. Considering that only 22 of the 52 sessions could be completed during the allotted time, the results are encouraging and mirror those found by Norman and Ryan (2008). They assessed the change in batterers' aggression scores who were involved in a one-year cognitive-restructuring therapy.…”

“…Additionally, the inmate can gain a greater understanding of the effects the violence had on all family members and learn more positive conflict resolution skills, enhanced communication techniques, and develop emotionally empathetic behaviors. If the inmate is unable to complete the entire program while in custody, studies show that the inmate would be more motivated to complete the BIP upon release as a result of the positive reinforcement and exposure to cognitive restructuring while in the prison setting (Grusznski & Carrillo, 1988;Bennett et al, 2007;Norman & Ryan, 2008).…”

Experimental measurement of the regulation of anger and aggression in women with anorexia nervosa

“…The series of frustrating social situations are hypothetical; however, they refl ect regularly occurring social situations, such as being in the cinema or shopping. The RPFS has predominantly been used with forensic and medical populations, such as physically abused children (Kinard, 1980), men with a history of violence (Norman & Ryan, 2008) and patients with epilepsy (Sanyal & Banerjee, 2004). The RPFS may be particularly appropriate for measuring the regulation of anger or aggression in individuals with AN, as evidence suggests that anger is a highly salient emotion for this group (Fox & Harrison, 2008).…”

A Theoretical Discourse on the Mediatisation and Framing of Jos Ethno-Religious Conflicts

“…Sigmund Freud was said to have used the concept "frustration" to explain the external and internal factors that inhibit needs satisfaction (Shorkey & Crocker, 1981). He noted that there were obstacles to attaining satisfaction which results in the change in behaviour that is being translated in aggression, regression, fixation and resignation (Norman & Ryan, 2008;Shorkey & Crocker, 1981;Young, 2009). Young maintains that "each of the four characteristics illustrates a continued state of experienced interpersonal conflict, and none of the feelings associated with the characteristics directly helps an individual to attain a goal or meet a need" (2009, p. 286).…”