Darlene LowreyPSY492 Advanced General Psychology

Module 7, Assignment 2Professor Viventi

Argosy UniversityJune 25, 2010

Domestic Violence:A Social Virus

A family may be defined as whenTwo or more people who share goals and values, have long-term commitments to one another, and reside usually in the same dwelling place.

Domestic Violence is an individual and social problem..Children who suffer from abuse often times will grow into adults that also become abusive or display criminal behavior.. Many women end up severely wounded or dead. All survivors will have emotional problems needing therapy.

Domestic Violence DefinedDomestic violence can be defined as any incident of threatening behavior, violence or abuse that can be psychological, physical, financial or emotional between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality and is one of the most common forms of interpersonal violence internationally..

Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Domestic Violence.

In addition to physical injuries and long term conditions, domestic violence is associated with many mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, suicidal ideation, and substance misuse.

Domestic Violence Impact on ChildrenA study examined the links between inter-parental violence and children’s internalizing and externalizing problems by testing a theoretical model for indirect pathways from inter-parental violence to childhood emotional problems. Weems, C., (2010)

Psychological Theories & InterventionViolence researchers have called for the use of person-oriented methods to understand differences that have been found in bio-psychosocial consequences among those who experience intimate partner violence. Statistical methods such as MANOVA were applied to test these theories. The implications of these findings show a need for developing adapting interventions for battered victims as well as the utility of person-orientated tools for violence researchers. Nurius, P., & Macy, R.. (2010)

Cost on SocietyPoor health status, higher prevalence of depression, IPV, and greater use of health care and mental health services were observed in women who had exposure to child abuse and witnessing IPV during childhood or child abuse alone, compared with women with no exposures. Cannon, E., Bonomi, A., Anderson, M., Rivara, F., & Thompson, R. (2010)

Arguments Against Domestic ViolenceWith all things considered there are instances where the allegations regarding domestic violence may be false. These false allegations destroy careers and reputations.. Those that deliberately try to destroy their significant other through this false allegations may be diagnosed as Borderline Personality Disorder.

After Effect and InterventionMany times victims of Domestic violence will repeat the cycle of abuse by getting involved yet again with another violent partner. I t is crucial that the victim change there thinking and lifestyle through counseling and support systems…

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