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Developmental variations in the impact of intimate partner violence exposure during childhood

Kathryn H Howell1, Sarah E Barnes, Laura E Miller

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, Memphis, US.

Journal of Injury & Violence Research
|January 26, 2016
PubMed

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Witnessing intimate partner violence (IPV) profoundly impacts children across all developmental stages. This review examines IPV

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global issue with significant consequences for children exposed to it.
  • Childhood exposure to IPV affects multiple areas of functioning, extending beyond immediate psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review empirical studies on the effects of witnessing intimate partner violence (IPV) across different developmental stages.
  • To analyze the psychological, social, physical, and cognitive impacts of IPV exposure from prenatal development through adolescence.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of empirical research.
  • Analysis of studies examining IPV exposure effects by developmental stage.

Main Results:

  • Prenatal exposure to IPV can have lasting effects.
  • Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and adolescents experience distinct psychological, social, physical, and cognitive consequences from witnessing IPV.
  • Developmental stage significantly moderates the impact of IPV exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should consider developmental variations in IPV effects.
  • Developmentally-sensitive interventions are needed for children exposed to IPV.
  • Policy recommendations should focus on early intervention to mitigate violence exposure impacts.
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