RT Article
T1 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pathways to Violent Behavior for Women and Men
JF Journal of interpersonal violence
VO 38
IS 3/4
SP 4034
OP 4060
A1 Burke, Catherine
A2 Ellis, Jennifer D.
A2 Peltier, MacKenzie R.
A2 Roberts, Walter
A2 Verplaetse, Terril L.
A2 Phillips, Sarah
A2 Moore, Kelly E.
A2 Marotta, Phillip L.
A2 McKee, Sherry A.
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/183264118X
AB Childhood maltreatment is associated with risk for committing future violence, but the relationship between subgroups and biological sex is unknown. The relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), violence, and sex was examined using a nationally representative sample. Results from a latent class analysis suggested a four-class model (low adversity; moderate maltreatment with high household dysfunction; severe maltreatment with moderate household dysfunction; severe multi-type adversities). When compared to low adversity, all typology groups were at significantly higher risk to engage in violence (odds ratio > 2.10, ps < .013). The data supported a linear trajectory, meaning increased childhood trauma was associated with increased risk for violence. Although men endorsed more violent behavior, the relationship between ACEs and violence was significantly stronger among women. Prior findings identify that women are more negatively impacted by ACEs and the current findings newly identify that this extends to violent crime.
K1 Women offenders
K1 Violent offenders
K1 Domestic Violence
K1 children exposed to domestic violence
K1 Physical Abuse
K1 Child Abuse
DO 10.1177/08862605221113012