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[Violence between couples]
1Universidad Complutense de Madrid, España. fmoreno@correo.cop.es
Summary
This study identifies key factors contributing to couples violence, including socioeconomic status, age, and attitudes. Addressing these, alongside improving conflict resolution skills, can help reduce violence in relationships.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Couples violence is a complex issue influenced by various individual and societal factors.
- Understanding these contributing variables is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze variables associated with different forms of couples violence.
- To organize these variables within a theoretical model considering cultural, sociodemographic, and attitudinal factors.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the ACTIVA project, interviewing 6,184 individuals in marital or unmarried relationships.
- Employed verbal responses to a questionnaire administered in participants' residences.
Main Results:
- Lower socioeconomic status, younger age, unmarried status, history of childhood abuse, excessive alcohol consumption, and attitudes justifying violence were linked to increased couples violence.
- Women reported higher rates of both perpetration and victimization, though actual violence levels were similar between genders.
Conclusions:
- Couples violence stems from socialization processes, including abuse and the transmission of violence-justifying values.
- Reducing couples violence requires addressing power imbalances, modifying attitudes, enhancing conflict-resolution skills, and mitigating stress.