Anxiety, depression, and comorbid symptomatology: different forms and severity of intimate partner violence perpetrated by men seeking help

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue associated with numerous deleterious outcomes. Previous studies highlighted the relevance of documenting psychological predictors of IPV to identify prevention strategies. This study examined the links between anxious and depressive sy...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Authors: Claing, Aurélie (Author) ; Dugal, Caroline (Author) ; Brassard, Audrey (Author) ; Lafontaine, Marie-France (Author) ; Savard, Claudia (Author) ; Godbout, Natacha (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Violence and victims
Year: 2024, Volume: 39, Issue: 3, Pages: 332-350
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Keywords:
Aggression
clinical population
help seeking
Psychological Distress
Violence
Description
Summary:Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue associated with numerous deleterious outcomes. Previous studies highlighted the relevance of documenting psychological predictors of IPV to identify prevention strategies. This study examined the links between anxious and depressive symptomatology and perpetrated physical, psychological, and sexual violence among 494 French-Canadian men seeking help for IPV-related difficulties. Differences in the frequency of perpetrated IPV were examined across four groups: (a) no anxious or depressive symptoms reaching a cutoff of high distress, (b) symptoms of anxiety, (c) symptoms of depression, and (d) comorbid symptoms. Results highlighted that men with comorbid symptoms perpetrated significantly more severe violent acts compared to the other groups. This study underscores the importance of targeting the reduction of psychological distress when treating men who perpetrated IPV.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 346-350
ISSN:1945-7073
DOI:10.1891/VV-2021-0204