The Relationship Between Exposure to Violence in the Family of Origin During Childhood, Psychological Distress, and Perpetrating Violence in Intimate Relationships Among Male University Students

Citation:

Muhammad M Haj-Yahia, Sousa, Cindy A, and Lugassi, Ranit . 2021. “The Relationship Between Exposure To Violence In The Family Of Origin During Childhood, Psychological Distress, And Perpetrating Violence In Intimate Relationships Among Male University Students”. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence, 36, Pp. NP8347–NP8372. doi:10.1177/0886260519843280.

Abstract:

Witnessing or experiencing violence early in childhood is a significant risk factor for later perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV) by men against women. Despite a large body of research on the topic, there is a need for more specific information about how differing patterns of family violence might pose distinct risks of later mental health problems and violence perpetration. Using a self-administered questionnaire, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 745 male university students in Israel (age = 21-4

Notes:

Funding Information: The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The present study was partially funded by a grant from the Warburg Foundation. Publisher Copyright: © The Author(s) 2019.