Mediators of male violence toward female intimates

Journal of Family Violence - Tập 8 Số 1 - Trang 39-56 - 1993
Julian, Teresa W.1, McKenry, Patrick C.2
1Department of Family & Community, The Ohio State University, Columbus
2Department of Family Relations & Human Development, The Ohio State University, Columbus

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The purpose of this study was to compare perceived life stressors, alcohol usage, and perceived quality of the intimate relationship of a group of males who have abused their female intimate with a group who have no history of abuse toward their partner. Interviews were conducted with 42 men who were defined as violent and 50 men who were defined as nonviolent. Interviews consisted of various demographic and health questions as well as standardized instrumentation (Michigan Alcoholism Screen Test, Autonomy/Relatedness Scale, Life Experiences Survey, and Conflict-Tactics Scale). Student's t tests indicated that the two groups differed as a function of perceived life Stressors, perceived quality of the intimate relationship, race, and depression. Stepwise logistic regression indicated that higher perceived quality of the intimate relationship, black race, and greater depression were significant predictors of male violence toward female intimates.

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