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Using ecological theory to understand intimate partner violence and child maltreatment
Liza Little1, Glenda Kaufman Kantor
1Department of Nursing, 259 Hewitt Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824, USA. llittle@hopper.unh.edu
Journal of Community Health Nursing
|October 16, 2002
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly impacts child maltreatment across multiple levels. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective nursing interventions supporting mothers and children exposed to domestic violence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment are significant public health issues.
- These issues are interconnected and influenced by factors at individual, family, community, and societal levels.
- An ecological model provides a framework for understanding these complex relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment.
- To clarify the multidimensionality of IPV and child maltreatment.
- To inform nursing practice regarding assessment and intervention for families affected by IPV.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on IPV and child maltreatment.
- Application of an ecological model to analyze the interplay of factors.
- Exploration of the mother-child relationship dynamics in the context of IPV.
Main Results:
- IPV and child maltreatment are complex phenomena influenced by multiple ecological factors.
- The presence of IPV negatively affects the mother-child relationship.
- Professional biases can impact the assessment and intervention for affected families.
Conclusions:
- Nurses require a comprehensive understanding of IPV to effectively support mothers and children.
- Interventions should address the individual, family, community, and societal dimensions of IPV.
- Enhanced nursing knowledge and skills can improve interventions for families experiencing intimate partner violence.