Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The prevalence of mental health problems in men arrested for domestic violence
Other Titles:	Journal of family violence
Authors:	Febres, Jeniimarie Stuart, Gregory L Brasfield, Hope Shorey, Ryan C
Keywords:	Mental health;Perpetrators;Drug and alcohol misuse
Year:	2012
Publisher:	Springer Publishing
Citation:	27 (8), November 2012
Notes:	The problem of male perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV) is widespread. In an effort to identify risk factors for perpetrating IPV, researchers have examined mental health problems among perpetrators. However, the majority of research in this area has examined personality psychopathology and/or limited their investigation to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression. Thus, the present [US] study examined self-reported Axis I psychopathology among men arrested for domestic violence (N = 308). Results replicated past research showing high rates of PTSD and depression. In addition, the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social phobia, and alcohol and drug disorders were very high. All types of mental health problems were positively associated with aggression perpetration. Males meeting probable diagnostic classification reported significantly more frequent aggression than males not meeting diagnostic classification, even after controlling for social desirability. Directions for future research and implications of these findings are discussed. [?2012 Springer. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SpringerLink.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12335
ISSN:	0885-7482
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

Items in ANROWS library are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.