Intimate Partner Violence Across the Lifespan: Dyadic Theory and Risk and Protective Factors

Deborah M. Capaldi, Sabina Low, Stacey S. Tiberio, Joann Wu Shortt

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Abstract

In this chapter, theory regarding the development of intimate partner violence (IPV) and risk and protective factors for involvement in IPV are reviewed. In defining IPV, both perpetration of and victimization by acts of psychological, physical, and sexual aggression are considered, along with injuries, which are a key indicator of physical IPV. Organized within the levels of an ecological or dynamic developmental systems model, risk and protective factors are considered within the domains of (a) contextual characteristics of partners (demographic, neighborhood, community, and school factors), (b) developmental characteristics and behaviors of the partners (e.g., family, peer, psychological/behavioral, and cognitive factors), and (c) relationship influences and interactional patterns. Findings of a prior systematic review of risk factors (Capaldi DM, Knoble NB, Shortt JW, Kim HK, Partner Abuse 3: 231-280, 2012) are summarized and extended by considering findings of recent reviews and empirical studies. Recommendations for prevention and intervention based on the review findings are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHandbook of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Across the Lifespan
Subtitle of host publicationA Project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV)
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages2419-2443
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9783319899992
ISBN (Print)9783319899985
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Developmental
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Risk factors
  • Theoretical approaches
  • Young adults

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology
  • General Medicine

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