The role of childhood attachment factors in predicting male violence toward female intimates

The role of childhood attachment factors in predicting male violence toward female intimates

The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of Bowlby's attachment theory in predicting male-to-female relationship violence. One-hundred-forty-nine heterosexual couples were interviewed regarding their childhood attachment experiences, current adult attachment status, stress l...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of family violence 1998-12, Vol.13 (4), p.417-432
Hauptverfasser: KESNER, J. E, MCKENRY, P. C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Attachment
Attachment theory
Biological and medical sciences
Child psychology
Childhood experiences
Domestic violence
Medical sciences
Personal relationships
Predictions
Predictors
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Social behavior disorders. Criminal behavior. Delinquency
Theory
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of Bowlby's attachment theory in predicting male-to-female relationship violence. One-hundred-forty-nine heterosexual couples were interviewed regarding their childhood attachment experiences, current adult attachment status, stress level and current relationship history (including past violence).
ISSN:0885-7482
1573-2851
DOI:10.1023/A:1022879304255